Help & Resources: Domain Names

Table of Contents

• Domain name registration

• Transferring a domain name

• Changes to DNS settings

• Forwarding options

Help Articles

Domain name registration

1. Domain name registration manages the ownership and Domain Name System (DNS) settings of the domain name

   • Requests for domain name registration should be submitted through  Technology Help Center . Visit the Domain Name service page to submit a request.

2. Domain name registration does not include email hosting or website hosting.

   • OIT offers other solutions for website hosting for both  personal websites  and  static business websites , along with our primary  Web CMS platform  depending on your need. 

Transferring a domain name

A domain name registrar is a company or service where users can buy and manage domain names. Examples include Google Domains, GoDaddy, NameCheap, etc. 

1. Some registrars place restrictions on when a domain name can be transferred based on how recently it was purchased or certain information was updated. 

2. Domain names must be “unlocked” prior to OIT requesting a transfer. The process to unlock your current domain name varies depending on where your domain name is currently registered.

3. An authorization code from the current registrar is required to complete a domain name transfer. The process to obtain your domain’s authorization code varies depending on where your domain name is currently registered.

4. Instructions for common providers:

   • ​​​​​​NameCheap 

   • GoDaddy

   • Network Solutions

   • Wix

   • Wordpress

5. Visit the Domain Name service page to submit a request for domain name transfers 

Changes to DNS settings

Requests for domain name DNS changes can be submitted through the  Technology Help Center . Visit the Domain Name service page to submit a request.

Forwarding options

1. A domain name can be forwarded to another domain name or a page on another domain name. 

2. Email addresses can be forwarded from your domain (ex: user@mydomain.com) to another email address, such as your @ohio.edu email address. Note:Email forward is a 1-1 relationship and a single address cannot be forwarded to multiple other email addresses. To do this, please establish a service account or shared mailbox and forward the email to that address. 

3. Requests for email forwarding can be submitted through the Technology Help Center . Visit the Domain Name service page to submit a request.

Get help from OIT

• Visit the Domain Name service page to create a ticket