How to transfer an existing domain to Axxess
To transfer an existing domain to Axxess you would follow the same steps as signing up for a new domain. You only need to select the Transfer domain option upon signup.
- Go to the Axxess Hosting page.
- Select the hosting platform you want to sign up for.
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On the signup page, scroll down until you find the domain name availability checker.
You will be given the option to register a new domain, transfer a domain, hosting only or bulk register/transfer. In this case, you will select Transfer a domain.
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Enter the domain name you want to sign up for and click Check availability.
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If the domain name exists and passes the check, you will receive the following notification.
- Select Package and Control Panel: Choose the desired hosting package and control panel. You have the option between cPanel and Interworx:
- Both run on the same underlying Operating system, Web server, PHP and MySQL version. cPanel however does include some additional features such as track delivery and a few extra spam checks and security features although is R15 pm extra per domain.
- Below is a comparison between the two control panel interfaces. Click on each link to see the interfaces. You will then decide from there which control panel you would like to be on.
- cPanel: Available for an additional R15 per month, offering enhanced security features.
Click here to get to cPanel.
- Interworx: Free control panel.
Click here to get to interworx. Please note when on the above interworx website, scroll down and under the "TAKE A LOOK" section, click on siteworx to get to the control panel.
- Confirm that you have selected the correct Panel and the current price to pay. Then click to Proceed to checkout.
- You will be prompted for your Axxess Client Control panel details. If you do not have an Axxess account, you can select the “create an account” option.
- On the final order page, confirm your details and check the “I accept the Terms & Conditions” box. Click proceed.
- You will receive a confirmation that the order is completed and mailed the domain login information.