Overview

This article provides details on managing domains within your AccountCenter. If you are looking for domain registration information, including managing WHOIS info, please click here.

Adding a domain or subdomain

The following instructions will show you how to add a domain to any of your (mt) Media Temple servers. For detailed instructions with screen shots, please see: How do I add a domain or subdomain to my server?

1. Log into your AccountCenter.
2. Hover over the Domains tab and click on Add New Domain or Service.
3. In the Add Domains section, click the Add Domain button.
4. Type in your domain name. Be sure not to use any of the following subdomains: www, ftp, or email.
5. If you are trying to register a new domain, choose I want to register this domain. Additional details are here: How do I register a new domain?
6. Now select your server of choice, then click on Next Step.
7. You should now be on the Overview page of the AccountCenter, and see your domain listed under the server you previously selected.

Removing a domain

The following instructions will show you how to remove a domain from any of your (mt) Media Temple servers.

1. Log into your AccountCenter.
2. From the Overview page, click directly on the domain you wish to remove.
3. Under the section labeled Domain Tools, click on Remove Zone File.
4. A page will be displayed warning you that all the services such as mail and ftp will stop for the domain you are about to remove. If you are removing the domain from a (gs) Grid-Service, be sure to check the box for Remove the alternate domain as well.
5. Now click on Please remove this zone.
6. You should no longer see the domain listed on your Overview page or domains tab. In some cases due to browser cookie sessions, you may have to log out of the AccountCenter, then log back in to see the list updated.

FAQs

Will removing the domain close the domain registration for that domain?

No, removing a domain will not close the domain registration service. If you wish to close registration for a domain, you can do so from the billing page within the AccountCenter.

Will removing the domain from the AccountCenter remove all of the domain's files?

No, removing a domain from the AccountCenter simply affects the domain's DNS. All of the files for that domain will still exist. However, if you are removing the domain from a (gs) Grid-Service, then any users associated to that domain may be removed, including any data (such as email) associated with those users.

Changing your primary domain

Currently, all of our servers allow you to change the primary domain. For the (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Servers and (ve) Servers, this will also set the hostname. For detailed instructions on how to change your primary domain, click here.

Transferring/Moving a domain

Below we offer guides on the various ways to transfer or move a domain.

• How do I transfer a domain to another server on my account?
• How do I transfer a domain to a server on another (mt) account?

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  If the domain is registered with us, we suggest you transfer the domain registration service for that domain as well.

Transferring a domain to/from another host to (mt) Media Temple

You may find that you want to transfer a domain to (mt) from another hosting provider. Below are some guides we offer based upon the server type:

• Migrating your websites to the (dv) Dedicated-Virtual Server
• Migrating your websites to the (gs) Grid-Service

Resources

• Domain Privacy
• Manage Domain Registrations