Domain Name Transfer Process and Time: Transferring Domains to Godaddy

Domain Name Transfer Process: Initial Authorization for Registrar Transfer. Domain Transfer Time: One week or two. Transferring Domain Names from another registrar to Godaddy is easy. You can easily transfer domains to us from another registrar.

Domain Transfer Process: Here’s the Lowdown. You can easily transfer domains to us from another registrar. You’re in the right place. Use the process outlined here for all your transfer needs.

Before You Begin Domain Transfer

Before you transfer your domain, you need a few things:

To unlock your domain
An authorization code for .com, .net, .org, .biz, .us, .tv, or .info domains
A valid domain administrative contact
Once you have those things in order, click Authorizing Domain Transfers to Your Account.

Authorizing Domain Transfers to Your Account

Authorizing a domain transfer requires your domain’s authorization code, as well as the Transaction ID and Security Code we emailed to your domain’s administrative contact.

Log in to your Account Manager.
In the My Products section, click Domain Manager.
From the Domains menu, select Pending Transfers.
Click the Authorization button and select Begin Transfer Authorization.
In the Transaction ID and Security Code fields, enter the codes sent to the administrative email, and then click Next.
Click Next again to confirm the transfer of the listed domains.
If applicable, enter the Authorization Code from the current registrar, and then click Finish.
Checking Domains’ Transfer Progress
You can see your domain’s transfer progress and the recommended action to complete the process on the Pending Transfers page.

To Check Domains’ Transfer Progress
Log in to your Account Manager.
In the My Products section, click Domain Manager.
From the Domains menu, select Pending Transfers.
This information displays:

Domin Transfer Process and Progress

The domain’s current step in the domain transfer process. You can hover over the step to view a tooltip for the domain’s current step.
Recommended Action
The recommended action to continue transferring the domain.
Admin Email
The administrative email address currently associated with the domain.
Click the domain to display this additional information:

Transferred Domain Status

The domain’s current status in the transfer process.

Domin Transfer Steps

A comprehensive description of the domain’s current step in the domain transfer process.

Helpful Tips about Domain Transfer

Use these tips to ensure your domain transfers smoothly.

We do not transfer existing records and content from the previous registrar. If you did not choose to retain the domain’s name servers on file with the previous registrar, we create a new zone file when the domain is activated in your account with us. This can be customized as needed through the Total DNS Control link in the Domain Manager. For more information, see About Transferring Your Domain.

After we notify you that the transfer is complete, log in to your account and verify the domain’s contact information. Inaccurate or incomplete information may result in the domain’s cancellation.

We can only contact the domain’s administrative contact to authorize the transfer. Ensure it’s correct with your current registrar.
If your transfer wasn’t completed in 30 days and expired, often we can restart it for you — contact our support for assistance.
ICANN regulations prohibit transferring domains registered or previously transferred in the last 60 days.

A transfer can only succeed if it’s unlocked at the current registrar.

See What domain extensions can I transfer? for a complete list of domains that can be transferred into your account with us.

NOTE: The move between registrars can take a week once the transfer is authorized. The process to transfer a .eu domain differs. For more information, see Transferring .EU Domains to Us.

For more information about transferring domains to us from a particular registrar, see these guides: 1&1 eNom iHoldings, Inc. Network Solutions Melbourne IT Stargate Register.com directNIC Gandi Tucows Dotster

DOMAIN NAME TRANSFER – Initial Authorization for Registrar Transfer

Dear GoDaddy.com, Inc. Customer,

GoDaddy.com, Inc. received a request on 7/31/2009 for us to become the new registrar of record.

You have received this message because you are listed as the Registered Name Holder or Administrative contact for this domain name in the WHOIS database. If you are not the Account Holder, or you are transferring the domain to a new owner, please forward this email to the appropriate Account Holder so that they may complete the transfer process.

IMPORTANT: If the steps below are not completed, the domain name(s) listed above will NOT be transferred to Godaddy.

To proceed with the transfer, follow the instructions here:
http://help.godaddy.com/topic/160/article/1592?prog_id=GoDaddy&isc=gdbb2

Domain Transfer Authorization Code: In the process of authorizing this transfer, you will be prompted to provide the Transaction ID and Security Code:

Once a transfer takes place, you will not be able to transfer to another registrar for 60 days, apart from a transfer back to the original registrar, in cases where both registrars so agree or where a decision in the dispute resolution process so directs.

To complete your recently requested transfer, we must receive approval of the administrative contact currently associated with the domain name(s) below, which we have determined to be this email. A request for approval has been sent to that address. If you believe the email address is not correct, you must visit your current registrar and have it updated.

View a complete listing of registrars: http://www.internic.net/regist.html

Domain name(s) associated with this transfer:

Should you update the administrative email address at your current registrar, please restart this transfer.

You may be asked to log in to restart the transfer. To safely log in:
Go to the GoDaddy.com home page and log in with your name or customer number and password.
In the My Account section, select “Domain Transfers.”
Select the transfers you wish to re-initiate and then click the “Reinitiate” button to proceed.

Domain Transfer Process and Time: Transferring Domains to Godaddy. If for any reason this information is incorrect or you feel this domain transfer request was made in error, please contact Godaddy Domain Transfer Department.