What is the difference between a DNS update and a domain registrar transfer?

Summary

In this article we explain some commonly used terminology surrounding the transfer of domain names and records. Some of the information provided here is based on the assumption that you are opening a web hosting account using a domain name that you already own.

Details
You can open a new WebHostForASP.NET account using a domain name that you already own. After successful order form submission, we will set up your account instantly. Our hosting platform will be set up to accept your domain name.

In order to get your domain name to function with our hosting platform, you will need to perform a DNS update for your domain name record.

  » DNS update
When you update the name servers for your domain name you are instructing the DNS servers on the internet to point the traffic for your domain name to our DNS (or "name servers"), which are:

     ns1.webhostforasp.net
     ns2.webhostforasp.net

You should be able to accomplish the update using a web interface provided by your domain registrar.

Your current domain registrar will continue to manage your domain. For example, you will pay them for your domain renewal fees.

  » Domain Registrar transfer

When the term domain transfer is used, it is typically in reference to a domain registrar transfer. A domain registrar transfer takes place when you transfer your domain from one domain registrar to another. For example, from Network Solutions to us. We will take over your domain registrar and the renewal of your domain name.

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