| t> | | | | right track for the transfer. |
| How do you transfer Domain Names? To make a | | | | There are a couple things you need to have updated |
| domain transfer, it doesnât have to be hard | | | | before starting the domain name transfer: |
| or painful. To transfer a domain name it just requires | | | | 1. New registrar company in mind |
| switching from one domain registrar to another. | | | | 2. Administration rights |
| Thankfully a domain transfer wonât affect | | | | 3. Current valid email and contact information |
| your website in any way, nor will it affect your DNS | | | | 4. Make sure that you have owned your domain for |
| or email. | | | | at least 60 days. |
| One of the first things you will need to complete the | | | | 5. Make sure all legal allegations or bankruptcy have |
| transfer process is to already have a domain name | | | | been cleared |
| as your own ownership. The next step will be | | | | 6. Billing and payment methods |
| determining what registrar you want to use to make | | | | Once the ball is rolling smoothly, it takes less than |
| the domain name transfer. Applying for the domain | | | | two weeks from start to finish. The cost can very |
| transfer is relatively simple. Most will have a process | | | | depending on what domain name registrar you chose |
| in which you will fill out a form on their website that | | | | to go with. Payment methods can vary, but it is |
| you can use. You will need your administration | | | | usually best to use a credit card or debit card for |
| transfer code that you will request from your current | | | | quicker access. Paying by check or bank draft can |
| registrar. You will also need your correct active email | | | | slow down the proceedings and possibly even miss |
| address so that the administration of the registrar | | | | out on the domain name transfer altogether. |
| may contact you with further instructions. | | | | Some registrars come with different packages and |
| Most typically this contact is by email. The email | | | | pay scales depending on the over all needs of the |
| usually will want you to confirm that you are in fact | | | | website. Many registrars even sell cheap domain |
| requesting the domain transfer. It will usually give you | | | | names and free domain name transfers, if |
| a date to which you need to reply by. | | | | youâre in a situation that might require you |
| One thing to keep in mind is that in order to | | | | to have multiple domain names. Look around and |
| successfully make the domain name transfer, you will | | | | shop for the best domain name registration that you |
| need to have daily access to your email. If you do | | | | can find. Donât settle on the first company |
| not reply back to the email that the new registrar | | | | you find. Transferring a domain isnât hard |
| company has sent you, you may miss out on the | | | | once you understand what you are doing and why |
| chance to transfer. Once you receive the email of | | | | you are doing it. Take your time, have all your |
| acceptance, you will know that everything is on the | | | | information in order and it will be a smooth process. |