There are several things that must take place before you can begin to transfer your domain name. Once they are done, you can begin the domain name transfer in our client area. This tutorial assumes that you have a domain already registered with MelbourneIT.com.au, and we are going to start on their home page.
The first thing you must do is make sure the domain name is not locked, or you will be prevented from transferring the domain out of the current registry. Begin by clicking on My Account. Now click on Log In. Enter your MelbourneIT.com.au account username and password in the boxes on the log-in screen. Now click on the Log In button. You are now logged in to your MelbourneIT.com.au account. Click on Manage Domain Names in the list on the left hand side. This opens a new screen, with your domain names listed. Select the domain name for which you want to remove the registry lock, by clicking in the box in front of the domain name. Now Click on Lock/Unlock from the list above the domains. Now click Go. On the new screen, click the Unlock Domain button. The lock has now been removed from the domain name, so it can now be transferred to another domain registry.
There are several other things that need to be done while you are logged in to your account. You should verify that your Contact Info is correct and up-to-date both at the current registry and the Who-Is. You also should obtain, most likely by email, what is called the EPP code, the Authorization Code, or the KEY Code, or it may be called a different name. It is the authorization code that allows the registries to permit the transfer of your domain name. You will need this code during the order process so we can transfer your domain name. When finished, go up to My Account. Click Log Out.
You are now ready to start the domain transfer in our client area.
