Here are tips on how to transfer a domain name. The first thing to do before starting the transfer procedure is to apply for a request. This is to inform the registrar company to grant you permission.
How do I transfer a domain name from one registrar company to another? This is the question that is bothering many online entrepreneurs. I have also heard many people asking if they can transfer their expired domains before renewing them. The answer is a big No.
Here is how to transfer a domain from one registrar company to another:
First apply for transfer permit to the company you intend to transfer it to. It is your obligation to give your new company contacts of your previous registrar company. These contacts were supplied to you during registration.
Your new domain name company will use these contacts to contact the administrator of your previous domain company. Make sure to give the correct information regarding these contacts or else the transfer may not take place.
Note that companies will not permit the transfer of any expired domain names. If it is already expired,
you need to renew it before you transfer it. The transfer of your domain will not affect your website relevant email or either the DNS which stand for domain name system.
The registrar company you intend to transfer your name to will have a form on their website labeled ‘transfer domain’ that you will need to select in order to action a successful transfer.
Your new domain registrar will then contact your old registrar through email. This is to inform it to transfer your domain to them. If the administrator accepts the transfer, then your domain name is successfully transferred.
It will take some days for it to be completely transferred. The period differs from one company to another. Some registrars will take few days and some will take a longer period. So, don’t panic if you don’t see immediate results.
If the administrator of your previous registrar company does not grant permission of transfer within the stipulated period, then know that the transfer has been rejected.
Your registrar will deny you the transfer of your domain under the following reasons: an order by court, if there are outstanding balances you have not cleared, express written objection of transfer by an interested party, if it was engaged in any fraud manner and if it does not qualify any transfer requirements.
Domain Name Transfer Qualifications:
1. You should have an authorization code from your registrar company.
2. It should be valid not expired.
3. Make sure it’s unlocked.
4. It should be at least 60 days old with your current registrar before transferring it.
5. It should not be under disputes, court case or illegal judges.
6. Contacts of your registrar Company.
You will be charged a fee for transferring it. The amount of fees charged is not uniform. It differs from one company to another.
When you have transferred your domain name, the new registrar company will be responsible for maintaining it. It will keep all your registration records and also be responsible in managing your renewals.
