Prerequisites
Ensure the following at your current registrar before initiating a transfer:| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Domain is unlocked | Registrar lock must be disabled |
| Domain is 60+ days old | Domains registered less than 60 days ago cannot be transferred (ICANN policy) |
| No recent contact changes | Changing registrant contact information locks the domain for 60 days |
| EPP code obtained | Request the authorization/EPP code from your current registrar |
| Domain is not expired | Expired domains cannot be transferred — renew first if needed |
Initiating the Transfer
Start the Transfer
Navigate to any domain’s management page and click Transfer in a Domain in the Actions section of the left sidebar.
Enter Domain and EPP Code
Enter the domain name you want to transfer and the EPP code from your current registrar.
Transfer Fee
The transfer fee is equivalent to a one-year registration and adds one year to your domain’s current expiry date. For example, if your domain expires on January 1, 2027, after transfer it will expire on January 1, 2028.Transfer Timeline
Domain transfers typically complete within 5 to 7 days:| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Request initiated | DigitalFyre submits the transfer request to the registry |
| Approval email sent | Your current registrar emails the registrant for approval |
| Approval | Approving speeds up the process; most registrars auto-approve after 5 days |
| Transfer complete | Domain appears in your My Domains list |
After Transfer
Once the transfer is complete:- Configure your nameservers
- Enable registrar lock
- Enable ID Protection
- Verify contact information
- Enable auto-renewal