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Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

kraftyd — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:55:00 GMT

I'm currently developing a website for a client who has a BT Business account with a domain and hosting. They want to keep their domain, but I need to host their new site on my own platform for development and maintenence sake. Can someone please tell me if it's possible to change the DNS servers for their domain, and where to do it? Is it possible to do this through their BT Account Control Panel (I haven't yet taken a look, they'd like to be present), or do we need to be contacting BT tech support? I don't want to transfer the domain out, it can stay with BT, I'll just need to change the primary and secondary DNS server.

Thanks in advance,

kraftyd

Message Edited by kraftyd on 20-04-2009 04:55 PM

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

Thalen — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:29:18 GMT

Yes, if the domain has already been registered with BT, you can log into the account page and request for the domain to be tranferred outside of BT. Failing this, you can visit www.dnsforms.co.uk and follow the relevant transfer out link.

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

alastair — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:27:42 GMT

not quite right thalen.

domain is not to be transferred.

however going to dnsforms and filling out a general one (i think) means you can get them to repoint the webspace to your platform

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

Ian1974 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:08:14 GMT

Namservers can be repointed via the dns nameserver repoint form located at www.dnsforms.co.uk.

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

kraftyd — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:55:58 GMT

Thanks Ian, that looks just the ticket. Quick question, is it possible to leave all their email accounts with BT, or is there no way of stopping that changing when you change DNS servers?

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

Ian1974 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:38:37 GMT

Hi Kraftyd,

It is possible to keep your emails with BT.

Just make sure you select "yes" where the form says.

"Do you intend to use BT's mail servers once the name servers are changed?".

Once you submit your request it is best to get your new host to point the domains MX record to - ibmr.btconnect.com ( doing this prior to submitting your request will reduce the downtime onyour e-mail ).

Ian - F -

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

kraftyd — Thu, 28 May 2009 07:49:52 GMT

I completed the DNS repoint form at dnsform.co.uk yesterday, I thought it would all be automated but obviously it just sends the request through to BT support. My client is desperate to have the site live this Friday, is the turnaround on this usually quick?

Cheers,

Tim

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

dave — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:18:32 GMT

It will join a queue and is usually done same day in most cases provided you supplied the security answer when you filled in the form.

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

Ian1974 — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:48:11 GMT

Hi Tim,

Sorry to hear you have not received a reply yet.

You should have heard something back regarding your re-point by now as we currently have a response time of 1 working day.

If you still have the initial confirmation of your request with a reference number just reply to that asking for an update or just send me a msg on here with the reference and I will look into it first thing tomorrow.

Regards,

Ian - F -

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

kraftyd — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:46:32 GMT

Hi Ian don't worry, the change happened this afternoon 🙂 All went through fine, emails are still with BT and web is with my hosts. Thanks for your great help 🙂

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

JETJET12345 — Fri, 22 May 2015 13:35:42 GMT

Afternoon need repoint my domain name please to below.

step 1

an a-record jettecenvironmental.com to repoint to ip address 93.184.219.4

Ac name www.jettecenvironmental.com is to be repointed to ad-sm.hibustudio.com

kind regard lisa maria norman sk17 8ez

contact me 08000234487

please confirm when this has been repointed please has ive got new website build ready go soon has this has been repoiunted please.

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

JETJET12345 — Fri, 22 May 2015 13:36:49 GMT

please confir asp to my mail inbox please

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

JETJET12345 — Fri, 22 May 2015 13:45:23 GMT

yes this is my email

can you point me to correct place to repoint my domain name please

Re: Transfer domain DNS to a different host?

Plumly — Fri, 29 May 2015 10:16:15 GMT

Lisa,

I sent you a PM, but to confirm if you go to DNSforms.co.uk, you will be able to request an A record Repoint