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What is StackCP Nominet Tag (IPS Tag)?

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Updated on August 16, 2024

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StackCP Nominet Tag #

What is an IPS Tag? #

The IPS tag is required on all .UK domain names by Nominet, the .UK domain name governing body. It identifies the registrar associated with a specific .UK domain name. Every UK registrar has its own unique IPS tag.

How Can I Check the IPS Tag on My Domain? #

To find out which IPS tag your domain currently has set, perform a WHOIS lookup on the domain name. A WHOIS lookup returns the registrar information, along with the domain name’s registration and expiry date, nameserver information, and its registration status.

An example WHOIS lookup is shown below. In this case, the Registrar is CP CLOUD HOSTING and uses our IPS tag ‘STACK’:

Domain name: example.co.uk
Data validation: Nominet was able to match the registrant's name and address against a 3rd party data source on 31-Jul-2018
Registrar: CP CLOUD HOSTING [Tag = STACK]
URL: http://www.stackcp.com
Relevant dates: Registered on: 01-Jan-2017
Expiry date: 01-Jan-2027
Last updated: 03-Jan-2023
Registration status: Registered until expiry date.
Name servers: ns1.stackdns.com
ns2.stackdns.com
ns3.stackdns.com
ns4.stackdns.com
DNSSEC: Signed
WHOIS lookup made at 10:08:32 06-Jan-2023

This WHOIS information is provided for free by Nominet UK, the central registry for .uk domain names. This information and the .uk WHOIS are: Copyright Nominet UK 1996 – 2023.

How Do I Transfer a Domain Name to StackCP Using the IPS Tag? #

To transfer domain names ending with .uk, you’ll first need to contact your current provider and request they change the tag to STACK. Once the tag change has been completed, you’ll be able to complete the transfer over to us.

If you’re having any problems with changing your tag, we recommend contacting Nominet.

How Do I Change the IPS Tag on a Domain Name Registered with StackCP? #

If you’re looking to move your domain name away from StackCP, you’ll need to update the Nominet IPS tag to the tag for the registrar you’re moving to.

To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your StackCP account and go to Manage Domains.
  2. Select Options and then go to Manage.
  3. Select Transfer Away.
  4. Enter the new IPS tag and press Submit.

Please note: All tag change requests are actioned immediately via our automated system and cannot be undone. If a tag change is made in error, you will need to contact the new tag holders to transfer back.