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Domain Transfers: Step by Step Guide
Transferring a domain moves its registration from your current registrar to a new one, without changing the domain name itself or affecting its existing website or email, provided the transfer is completed correctly. If you have not yet read How to Register a New Domain Name , it covers the process for registering a brand new domain rather than transferring an existing one.
Domain Transfers: Step by Step Guide — complete published pageWhat should enterprises know about before You Start a Transfer?
Transferring a domain moves its registration from your current registrar to a new one, without changing the domain name itself or affecting its existing website or email, provided the transfer is completed correctly. If you have not yet read How to Register a New Domain Name , it covers the process for registering a brand new domain rather than transferring an existing one.
What should enterprises know about requirements Before Transferring?
A domain generally needs to have been registered for at least sixty days before it becomes eligible for transfer, and any transfer lock or privacy protection blocking transfers must be disabled at your current registrar first. You will also need an authorization code, sometimes called an EPP code, from your current registrar, which confirms you have permission to move the domain.
What should enterprises know about getting Your Authorization Code?
Log into your account at your current registrar and look for a domain management or transfer section. The authorization code is typically generated on request and sent to the email address on file for that domain.
What should enterprises know about starting the Transfer?
Once you have your authorization code and any transfer locks disabled, initiate the transfer request through your new registrar, entering the authorization code when prompted. You will typically receive a confirmation email, either at your domain's registered contact address or your account email, which you must approve to proceed.
What Happens During the Transfer Window?
Most domain transfers complete within five to seven days, though this can vary. During this window, avoid making changes to your domain's settings at either registrar, since conflicting changes can complicate or delay the transfer.
What should enterprises know about after the Transfer Completes?
Once the transfer completes, your domain's registration moves fully to the new registrar, and you can manage its settings, including DNS and renewal, from your new account going forward. Confirm your website and email are still functioning correctly, and update your auto-renewal preferences if needed.