Domain Name Transfer Guidelines

If you currently have a domain name registered that you would like to use with a new Server Account, but it is currently being hosted by another provider, then please refer to the guidelines outlined below. By following these simple steps, you will be able to effect a seamless transfer from your current hosting provider to us.

Note: If you would like for us to do your "Domain Name Transfer" for you, then complete the Domain Name Transfer Form.

If you have any specific questions about transferring your domain name that are not answered in this document, please do not hesitate to contact our Web Administrator.

Transferring a Domain Name to your Server Account

Order
Order your new Server Account using our online Order Forms. When you are prompted for the domain name for your new Server Account, enter the domain name you would like to transfer. Be sure you pay close attention to the Configuration Letter you will receive regarding your new Server Account, the letter will include important domain name registration information tailored specifically to your situation.

Upload
After your new Server Account has been configured, upload your existing content to your new area using any FTP client. After you have uploaded the files to your area, you can review the content by using the temporary domain name we will provide you. After you are sure that your new site is working correctly, you are ready to submit a domain name modification request to the domain name registry (described in the next step).

Modify
You now need to modify the Domain Name Service (DNS) information for your domain name. This can be accomplished using the method described below:

You can modify your Name Server information with your domain name registrar (such as InterNIC) by sending them a domain name modification request. Basically, you will want to change the Primary and Secondary Name Server information such that you use our Primary and Secondary Name Servers (rather than the Primary and Secondary Name Servers of your former hosting provider). Our Primary and Secondary Name Server information is included below for your convenience.

NS1.PONCACITY.NET 63.76.243.2

NS1.PONCACITY.NET 63.76.243.3

If your domain name is one which the InterNIC acts as registrar (i.e. your top level domain is ".com", ".net", or ".org"), log into your Account Manager at NetworkSolutions.com. You can also generate a domain name modification request form using our on-line Domain Name Modification Request Generator.

For non-InterNIC top level domains, please contact your local domain name registrar for a domain name modification request form.

Wait
After you modify your Domain Name Service (DNS) information, you will want to have both sites active for a period equivalent to the "time to live" (TTL) information for your domain name. The time to live is the amount of time that any name server on the Internet is allowed to cache the data (such as the IP address) associated with your domain name. After the time to live expires, a name server discards cached data and contacts the authoritative name server (the Primary or Secondary Name Server for your domain name) to retrieve updated data.

In short, don't cancel your current account with your previous hosting provider until after a time equivalent to your TTL (Time To Live) has elapsed. You can check the current TTL information for your domain name by selecting the "Check TTL" button below and then entering your domain name in the text field in the pop-up window that opens and then selecting the Check TTL.

Your TTL information should be highlighted in bold.

Cancel
Now that the TTL for your domain name has expired (see previous step), you can safely cancel your account with your previous hosting provider.

Enjoy!
You should be set to go with your new Server Account. Please contact our Webmaster if you have any questions not answered in this document.


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