Standard transfer requirements which are true for all gTLDs and for the majority of ccTLDs are not applicable to .UK:
1) .UK domains can be transferred within 60 days after registration or a previous transfer;
2) .UK domains do NOT support Auth/EPP code.
Steps to transfer a .UK domain to Namecheap:
1. Unlock the domain with your current registrar if required by their system.
1. Change the
IPS tag to
NAMECHEAP-INC at the current registrar (you may do it either in your account with them or by contacting their support).
Once the IPS tag is successfully updated to
NAMECHEAP-INC (you can double-check it in
public Whois) and the transfer order is placed, your domain should be added to your Namecheap account within several hours.
Note:
.UK transfers are free of charge and do not include domain renewal.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Support Team.
