Save Money by Transferring Your AU Domain Name
Announcement posted by Digital Pacific 09 Feb 2012
Australia - A number of domain name owners out there find themselves confused about the details and necessity of transferring their AU domain name to a new domain provider. Digital Pacific, a Sydney-based web hosting company and domain name provider, clearly explains the benefits of transferring an .au domain name and the procedure involved.
A major cause for confusion when people initially purchase their domain name comes down to the fact that registration prices may vary. Andrew Koloadin, Managing Director of Digital Pacific, explains, “Domain names all come from the same regulatory body, so domain names from one provider are no different from another. The only value they offer are the services attached to that domain name, like DNS hosting or web hosting.”
The reason most people want to transfer their domain name is to take advantage of lower domain name renewal fees. In the Australian market, .com.au domain names run anywhere from $24 - $140. Fifteen years ago, there was a Melbourne IT company that was working as the only accredited .au provider in Australia and charging $140 for two year registrations. There are still literally tens of thousands paying that same fee to them today, while Digital Pacific and many other companies offer .com.au domain names as low as $24.90 for two years.
Even though this wide range in price makes the benefits of transferring a domain name very clear, the actual process to some owners can seem overwhelming at first. “We get numerous calls a week asking about the transfer process,” says Koloadin. “There are really only a few key points to keep in mind, and the rest is taken care of.”
Those key points are as simple as making sure your email address listed for the domain is current and that you have your EPP/Auth Code available. In most cases, the EPP Code can be found within your current provider’s domain management section, but it is often hidden in an attempt to make the transfer process to a new provider a bit trickier. If necessary, the EPP Code can be retrieved from a recovery tool on auDa’s website, which is the governing body of the AU name space.
After all the required information for the domain name is collected, the domain transfer form on the new provider’s site can be completed, which results in a transfer initiation email to be sent for the owner’s approval. The transfer usually takes in the area of 2 to 5 days to complete and is free if the domain name does not expire within the next 90 days.
Overall, the process of transferring an AU domain name is not complicated, and, best of all, it can help save money on future registrations and renewals. If anyone is interested in transferring an AU domain name and needs further assistance, Koloadin of Digital Pacific urges him/her to not hesitate in calling. “Our support team is ready to help with your transfer process, every step of the way.”
About Digital Pacific
Digital Pacific, based in Sydney and founded in 2000, provides domain names and web hosting solutions to businesses and individuals Australia wide. Further information on domain name transfers can be found on the Digital Pacific website at http://www.digitalpacific.com.au/domain-names/transfer-domain-name/.
A major cause for confusion when people initially purchase their domain name comes down to the fact that registration prices may vary. Andrew Koloadin, Managing Director of Digital Pacific, explains, “Domain names all come from the same regulatory body, so domain names from one provider are no different from another. The only value they offer are the services attached to that domain name, like DNS hosting or web hosting.”
The reason most people want to transfer their domain name is to take advantage of lower domain name renewal fees. In the Australian market, .com.au domain names run anywhere from $24 - $140. Fifteen years ago, there was a Melbourne IT company that was working as the only accredited .au provider in Australia and charging $140 for two year registrations. There are still literally tens of thousands paying that same fee to them today, while Digital Pacific and many other companies offer .com.au domain names as low as $24.90 for two years.
Even though this wide range in price makes the benefits of transferring a domain name very clear, the actual process to some owners can seem overwhelming at first. “We get numerous calls a week asking about the transfer process,” says Koloadin. “There are really only a few key points to keep in mind, and the rest is taken care of.”
Those key points are as simple as making sure your email address listed for the domain is current and that you have your EPP/Auth Code available. In most cases, the EPP Code can be found within your current provider’s domain management section, but it is often hidden in an attempt to make the transfer process to a new provider a bit trickier. If necessary, the EPP Code can be retrieved from a recovery tool on auDa’s website, which is the governing body of the AU name space.
After all the required information for the domain name is collected, the domain transfer form on the new provider’s site can be completed, which results in a transfer initiation email to be sent for the owner’s approval. The transfer usually takes in the area of 2 to 5 days to complete and is free if the domain name does not expire within the next 90 days.
Overall, the process of transferring an AU domain name is not complicated, and, best of all, it can help save money on future registrations and renewals. If anyone is interested in transferring an AU domain name and needs further assistance, Koloadin of Digital Pacific urges him/her to not hesitate in calling. “Our support team is ready to help with your transfer process, every step of the way.”
About Digital Pacific
Digital Pacific, based in Sydney and founded in 2000, provides domain names and web hosting solutions to businesses and individuals Australia wide. Further information on domain name transfers can be found on the Digital Pacific website at http://www.digitalpacific.com.au/domain-names/transfer-domain-name/.