Domain transfer refers to the process of moving a domain name from one registrar to another. This process involves transferring ownership of the domain name from one party to another. Domain transfer allows website owners to change their domain registrar or hosting provider without losing their website's content or disrupt their online identity.
There are several reasons why you might need to transfer a domain. These include:
To transfer a domain name, you need three things:
Once you have these in place, follow these steps:
The time it takes to transfer a domain varies depending on several factors such as current registrar policies, DNS propagation timeframes, and registry policies.
Typically, it takes anywhere between 5 days and 10 days for the whole process of transferring a domain name from one registrar to another.
When the DNS records are updated to reflect the new registrar's details, this is called DNS propagation. The time it takes for the DNS changes to take effect can vary depending on several factors such as TTL values, ISP caches, and browser caches. Generally, it can take up to 72 hours for DNS propagation to complete.
Domain transfer fees are charges that registrars apply when you move your domain from one registrar to another. These fees vary depending on the registrar and the type of domain you want to transfer.
Registrar lock is a security feature that prevents unauthorized changes to your domain name. When you wish to transfer your domain name, it must be unlocked. Registrar lock removal is the process of removing this security setting from your domain so that it can be transferred to another registrar.
The Domain Transfer Authorization Code is a unique code issued by your current registrar that you will need when transferring your domain. You can obtain it by contacting your current domain registrar directly.
