How do I change the owner of a domain?

Procédure

Introduction

Changing the owner of a domain name is an essential procedure for updating the information relating to a domain name, such as surname, first name, status (private individual or company) or transferring the domain from one customer ID to another.
To make these changes, it is necessary to carry out an "Intra-LWS Transmission". This process, which involves changing the details in the domain registry, guarantees the legitimacy and validity of the changes made. However, it should be noted that domain transmission is subject to charges and is not available for all domain extensions. In this documentation, we will guide you through the steps required to change the owner of a domain name and provide you with detailed instructions for carrying out this procedure.

I. Why change the owner of a domain?

There can be various reasons for changing the owner of a domain. Whether for commercial reasons, such as selling a domain, or for administrative reasons, such as updating contact information, this process is crucial to maintaining ownership and control over your domain.

II. Accessing the LWS Panel Intra Transmission

1. Log in to your customer area
2. Access your domain management
3. In the "Domain management" section, click on "Transmission Intra-LWS Panel".
   
   

III. Requirements for changing the owner of a domain

Before you start, make sure that the new owner is eligible to receive ownership of the domain name (Country of the new owner with regard to the domain extension). Some domain extensions have specific restrictions. In addition, gather the necessary information about the new owner: postal address, telephone number and e-mail address.

If the new owner does not have an LWS ID, we invite you to create one for him/her. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Click on the"Click here" link to create a new LWS ID
   
   
   
2. Fill in the required fields and confirm.
   
   
   It is essential to check carefully that the new owner's details are accurate and up to date. We strongly recommend that you double-check before confirming the changes, to ensure that they are correct. Any errors in entering the new owner's details discovered after the domain name ownership transfer process has been completed will have to be resubmitted and the associated fees paid
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   Please select"Yes" on"Send identifiers" so that the new owner receives his parameters.
   
   
   
3. Once the creation process has been completed, an email will be sent to the email address entered in the new handle creation form, containing the new LWS handle that you will need for the rest of the procedure.
   
   

IV. How do I change the owner of a domain?

[tips_warning]Please note that this process is subject to a fee at the registry(€29 excluding VAT) and is only applicable to certain extensions (fr, .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .eu and .be). Changes cannot be applied to a domain name with another extension[/tips].

Follow the steps below to transfer one of your domain names:

1. In the"Domain management" section, click on"Intra-LWS Panel transfer", fill in the required fields and confirm.

• Enter the customer ID of the new owner. (1)
• Enter the future owner's e-mail address. (2)
• Choose the option* corresponding to what you wish to do. (3)
  *The first option allows you to change the technical and owner contact, while the second only allows you to change the owner contact while keeping the technical contact on the current account.
• Confirm and pay the quote that appears on the screen.

Two emails containing a request for confirmation of transmission will be sent, one to the old owner and the other to the new owner. Once both confirmations have been made, the transfer can begin.

2. Click on the link to accept the transfer and you will be redirected to a new page where you must choose the option"I validate, I wish to transfer my domain" and then click on"Confirm my request". If, however, you wish to cancel your request, you can select the other option " I cancel, I do not wish to transfer my domain".

V. Solving common problems

1. Has your request been cancelled?
   You can retry the transmission after 7 days. The link to retry is in the e-mail you received when you cancelled the transmission.
   
   
   
   The link should take you to a new page, and all you have to do is check that the transfer code is identical to the one you obtained using this documentation. Once you have done this check, click on"Confirm my request".
   
   
   
2. The "Intra-LWS transmission" icon is not visible?
   If you don't see the "Intra-LWS Transfer" icon in the "Domain Management" section, it means that your domain extension is not eligible for transfer. As a reminder, here is a list of extensions that are compatible with this transfer: fr, .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .eu and .be.
3. Can't find the request e-mails?
   If you can't find the e-mail in your inbox, please follow the advice in this documentation.

Conclusion

Changing the owner of a domain name is an important step in keeping information up to date and guaranteeing the legitimate ownership of a domain. Through the domain transfer process, you can make changes such as last name, first name, status (individual or company) or transfer the domain to a new client ID. This documentation has provided you with a detailed guide to carrying out this procedure. Don't forget that domain transfer is subject to fees and is only applicable to certain specific domain extensions.

Make sure you follow the steps precisely and respect the validation deadlines to successfully complete the domain transfer. Please feel free to explore all the options available and contact the LWS support team if you have any questions or require further assistance.