Transferring your domain name
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Frequently Asked Questions
What steps do I need to take before transferring?
Before you can successfully transfer your domain, you should ensure that:
- Any Domain Privacy services on your domain are disabled
- The domain Registrant Email Address is accurate
- You’ve got your Domain name’s Auth-Code (EPP code)
how long does the domain process usually take?
Depending on the processes of your existing Domain Registrar, the process can take anywhere between 2-14 days.
Do i need to wait til my domain name is about to expire befor transferring?
No. We encourage you to transfer your domain name well before expiry to ensure that you don’t run into any complications.
My domain has expired already. Should I renew it and then transfer it?
If your domain has already expired with your old Domain Registrar and you’ve renewed it with them, then do not transfer it within 45 days of the previous expiry date since it will not add 1 more year to your domain and you will loose out on the renewal fees paid to the old Registrar.
Can I transfer my newly registered Domain?
ICANN & Registry regulations prohibit the transfer of ddomain names that have been registered within the last 60 days. Please wait for 60 days from the date of registration before applying for a transfer of such domain names.
I've recently completed a domain transfer. Can I transfer my domain a second time?
ICANN & Registry regulations prohibit the transfer of domain names that havce been transferred within the last 60 days. Please wait for 60 days from the date of previous transfer before applying for a transfer of such domain names.