many domain name holders will consider transferring their domain names to more suitable service providers due to factors such as platform services, management convenience or cost. Alibaba Cloud, as the mainstream Cloud as a Service platform in China, has become the first choice for many users with its stable domain name management system and rich supporting services. However, domain name transfer involves multiple links of verification and operation. A little negligence may lead to transfer failure or abnormal domain names. This article will disassemble the core points of Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer in an all-round way from transfer preparation, operation process, follow-up configuration to common problems, and provide users with clear and achievable operation guidelines.
What preparations should be made before the transfer of Alibaba Cloud domain name?
Beforeofficially start the Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer process, a number of pre-preparations must be completed, which is the basis for ensuring the smooth transfer, and any omission may lead to the rejection of the application.
1 Confirm domain name status and qualification
must first confirm that the domain name is in normal condition, 60 days have passed since the registration date of the domain name, and more than 60 days have passed since the last transfer or transfer operation, and the domain name is not locked, expired or redeemed. In addition, it is necessary to prepare a valid qualification document for the domain name owner. If it is an individual holder, you need to provide an ID card, and the business holder needs to provide a copy of the business license for identity verification.
2, obtain the domain name transfer authorization code
transfer authorization code is the core certificate of the domain name transfer out of the original service provider. You need to log in to the management background of the original domain name service provider, find the transfer authorization code application entrance in the domain name management section, and follow the prompts to complete the identity verification. Note that the authorization code has a valid period limit, generally 7 days to 30 days, and the Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer application needs to be completed within the valid period.
3, unlock the domain and turn off the privacy protection
log in to the background of the original service provider, find the domain name lock setting option, and turn off the transfer lock status of the domain name to avoid the interception of the transfer application due to the lock. At the same time, if the domain name opens the WHOIS privacy protection service, it also needs to be temporarily closed to ensure that the Alibaba Cloud platform can normally obtain the registration information of the domain name and complete the identity verification.
2. The specific operation process of Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer?
after completing the pre-preparation, you can enter the Alibaba Cloud platform to carry out the transfer operation. The whole process needs to be completed gradually in strict accordance with the platform guidelines, and each step must be carefully checked.
1, Log in to Alibaba Cloud to submit the transfer application
log in to the official website of Alibaba Cloud, enter the domain name console, find the domain name transfer entrance, enter the domain name to be transferred and the transfer authorization code obtained in advance, and click Submit Application. At this time, the system will automatically verify the validity of the domain name status and authorization code. After the verification is passed, it will jump to the order confirmation page.
2, confirm the order and complete the payment
on the order confirmation page, carefully check the domain name information and the service period after transfer. Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer will automatically renew the domain name for one year, and the fee is the same as the domain name registration fee. After confirmation, Alibaba Cloud will send a transfer request to the original service provider, and send a verification email to the domain name registration email.
3. Complete identity and email verification
log in to the domain name registration email, find the transfer verification email sent by Alibaba Cloud, and click the verification link in the email to complete the confirmation. If you are an enterprise user, you also need to upload the enterprise qualification document on the Alibaba Cloud console to complete the enterprise identity verification. After all verification links are completed, the original service provider will process the transfer request within 5 days, and the domain name will be officially transferred to Alibaba Cloud after agreeing.
What configuration is required after the transfer of Alibaba Cloud domain name?
Afterdomain name is successfully transferred to Alibaba Cloud, it is not the end of the operation, and a series of configuration adjustments need to be completed to ensure that the domain name can be used normally, and at the same time enjoy the supporting services of Alibaba Cloud.
1, check domain information and update DNS
log in to the Alibaba Cloud domain name console to check whether the registration information and service period of the domain name are consistent with expectations. If there is any error, contact Alibaba Cloud customer service to adjust in time. Then according to your own business needs, configure the DNS server of the domain name, you can choose the free DNS server provided by Alibaba Cloud, or you can customize the third-party DNS to ensure that the domain name can be resolved to the corresponding server normally.
2, open the domain name security protection settings
turn on the transfer lock function in the background of Alibaba Cloud domain name management to avoid the accidental transfer of the domain name, and at the same time turn on the WHOIS privacy protection service to hide sensitive information such as the contact information of the domain name owner to reduce the risk of spam harassment and malicious attacks. In addition, you can also bind mobile phone and mailbox to turn on the domain name status change reminder to keep abreast of the abnormal situation of the domain name.
3, associate supporting Cloud as a Service
If users use Alibaba Cloud's Cloud as a Service, cloud resolution or enterprise mailbox services at the same time, the transferred Alibaba Cloud domain name can be associated with these services to achieve one-stop management. For example, the domain name resolution is transferred to the Internet Protocol Address of Alibaba Cloud Cloud Server, or the enterprise mailbox is bound to improve the efficiency and management convenience of the domain name.
What are the common problems of Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer?
many users will encounter various problems in the process of Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer, understanding the solutions to these common problems in advance can effectively avoid operation jams and improve transfer efficiency.
1, the transfer application was rejected by the original service provider
if you encounter this situation, you should first contact the original service provider to ask the specific reason for rejection. Common reasons include that the domain name is locked, the authorization code is invalid or the domain name information does not match the qualification. According to the feedback, the problems are corrected one by one, such as unlocking the domain name, re-obtaining the authorization code or updating the domain name registration information. After the correction, you can submit the Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer application again.
2, the domain name cannot be resolved normally after transfer
Ifdomain name cannot be resolved after transferring to Alibaba Cloud, first check whether the DNS server configuration is correct, and confirm that the type of resolution record and the destination address are correct. If the configuration is correct, it may be the delay caused by DNS cache. You can wait 24 hours for the global DNS node to complete the synchronization, or troubleshoot specific problems through Alibaba Cloud's DNS diagnostic tool.
sum up, Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer is an interlocking operation process, from the qualification confirmation and authorization code acquisition before the transfer, to the application submission and verification payment in the platform, and then to the configuration optimization after the transfer, each link needs to be operated in strict accordance with the requirements. By making preparations in advance, carefully checking the information, and dealing with common problems in a timely manner, Alibaba Cloud domain name transfer can be successfully completed, and the stable management services and rich supporting functions provided by Alibaba Cloud can be enjoyed, making domain name management more efficient and safer.