I already own a domain name.
How do I transfer it to the FutureQuest® Servers?
If your domain name is already registered, but not residing on the FutureQuest® Name Servers, then you will need to modify your domain's DNS (domain name servers) also known as "transferring your domain".
The information required from FutureQuest®, including Technical Contact and Name Servers, can be found at Register.FutureQuest.net.
Transferring your domain (updating the DNS) from another host to FutureQuest® is a relatively painless process that should take little time or effort. This tutorial explains the process while attempting to answer some of the most commonly asked questions concerning the domain transfer procedure.
Step 1: Request a Package
Select a FutureQuest® Package and place the order. You will find FutureQuest's various package options, as well as ordering information, at http://www.FutureQuest.net/Services/Packages/
Step 2: Prepare for the transfer
After you have ordered your account, and have received your activation letter, you should copy your existing web site files to your new FutureQuest® account using the IP address provided within your activation letter. This is also when you should setup any email accounts you had with your old host using the email manager within your account's CNC. (Remember to use the IP address rather than the domain name to access the CNC prior to the domain transfer. This is explained within the activation letter.)
We also recommend having the email on your old host forwarded to another email account not associated with your domain name until the transfer has been completed. If your old host does not provide a control panel for you to do this with, you may want to request they do it for you.
The above will help to minimize the risk of lost email and/or web site visitors.
Step 3: Modify the DNS (transfer the domain name)
If your domain name is already registered, but not residing on
the FutureQuest® Name Servers, then you will need to modify your
domain name to show the FutureQuest® Name Servers for it to work
with your account. This should be a simple process as most
registrars have automated forms to accomplish the task. Begin by
visiting the registrar that you used to register the domain name
(usually someplace such as Network Solutions, Register.com,
GoDaddy.com, Joker, or Dotster) and follow the instructions that
they provide.
Below you will find links to help files explaining how to change the DNS records for three of the most popular registrars. If your registrar is not listed, you should be able to search their site for a tutorial on changing the DNS records.
Regardless of which registrar is being used, you will need to change your old DNS records to FutureQuest's Domain Name Servers as shown below.
Once you have completed this with your domain registrar your domain name should point to your new site within 24-96 hours.
Step 4: Cancel Old Account
After you have received all of your email from your previous host, and have all files you need running on your FutureQuest® account, and your domain name resolves to your FutureQuest® account it is time to cancel your account with the previous host. We recommend waiting two weeks before canceling your old account. By keeping your old and new account operational during the transfer there is little risk of losing visitors to your web site, as they will be able to find it during propagation regardless which server they point to during the switch.
That's it! Your site is now on a FutureQuest!
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