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How do I move a domain from one package to another within 1&1?


This article is for when you are transferring a domain name from a package under one account holder to another package under a separate account number.

1.Step:

For the account the domain is currently in.

Log in to the 1&1 Control Panel at: https://admin.1and1.com

If you have only one package, you will land on the Administration page.
If you have more than one package, select the relevant package to reach
its Administration page.


2.Step:

Select Domains from the Basic Settings section.
Domains

3.Step:

Check the box next to the domain name and then click on 'Info' on the toolbar. On the next page you will find the authorization code.

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4.Step:

Copy this Auth code into notepad.

5.Step:

For the account you want the domain to be in.

Log in to the 1&1 Control Panel at: https://admin.1and1.com

If you have only one package, you will land on the Administration page.
If you have more than one package, select the relevant package to reach
its Administration page.


6.Step:

Select Domains from the Basic Settings section.
Domains

7.Step:

Click on 'New' and select 'Add Domain'.
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8.Step:

Enter the domain name (usa-test.com) you wish to move to this package and click 'Check Domain'.

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9.Step:

Please note
Website files, subdomains, and e-mail will NOT be transferred with your domain.
Please make a backup of all important information.


You will come to a page that states the domain has already been registered. After reviewing the Terms and Conditions check the box that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions and click on 'Next'.

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10.Step:

On this page you can choose to use private or public registration.

If you are not using private registration but do not want to use the information below for the registration, uncheck the box next to Use this data and you will be able to fill in different information on the next page.

If you are going to use private registration, after reviewing the Terms and Conditions and you agree to them, you will need to check the box that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions.

Enter the Auth code into the Authorization code box and click on 'Next'

11.Step:

On the next page, if the detected name servers are detected, you can choose to use the detected (existing) name servers or use 1&1 name servers. Select your preference and click on 'Next'

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12.Step:

Review the information on the page. If the information is correct, check the box confirming ownership. Then click on 'Order' to initiate the transfer.

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13.Step:

For the account that the domain is currently in.

Log in to the 1&1 Control Panel at: https://admin.1and1.com

If you have only one package, you will land on the Administration page.
If you have more than one package, select the relevant package to reach
its Administration page.


14.Step:

Select Domains from the Basic Settings section.
Domains

15.Step:

click on 'Transfers'

16.Step:

Click on 'Show' next to Outgoing Transfers.

17.Step:

To the right of the domain name you are transferring out there will be an edit button, click it.

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18.Step:

Check the box acknowledging the release of the domain name and click 'Next'.

19.Step:

After reviewing the next page and checking that this is the correct domain name, click on 'Send' to send the domain name to the other account.



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