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How do I assign my domain to my hosting service?

If your domain is already assigned to another service with us, you will need to reassign the domain to your new hosting subscription. To do so, please complete the following.
  1. Log in to your control panel by clicking on the 'Member Login' link at the top of the page or go directly to name.com.au/members/.

  2. Click Select Subscription from the top menu.
    Top Menu

  3. Click on the Select link next to your old subscription eg the subscription you no longer want your domain assigned to. 
  4. You will be taken to the Hosting screen. Click on Domain Overview > Domain Administration. Click on your domain name. You will see a screen like the one below.

    Delete Domain
  5. Click on the Delete button. You can now add your domain to your new subscription.
  6. Click Select Subscription from the top menu.
    Top Menu
  7. Click on the Select link next to your new subscription. You will now be on the Hosting screen. 
  8. Click on Domain Overview > Domain Administration. Select the Add existing domain registered elsewhere button.

    --- For Windows subscriptions ---
  9. Enter your domain name (excluding the www) and leave the other options as below.
    Add domain for Windows subscription
  10. Click Next. Leave the default options on the next page, then click Next > Next. If you want to install statistics for your website, you can activate it at this point.
  11. Click Next > Finish. 

    --- For Linux subscriptions ---
  12. Enter your domain name (excluding the www) and leave the other options as below.
    Add domain for Linux subscription
  13. Click Next. Leave the default options on the next page, then click Next > Finish.