{"id":384,"date":"2015-09-27T20:39:15","date_gmt":"2015-09-27T19:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buyerlinkage.com\/?p=384"},"modified":"2016-11-05T15:24:00","modified_gmt":"2016-11-05T14:24:00","slug":"godaddy-domain-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buyerlinkage.com\/godaddy-domain-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Must Know About Godaddy Domain Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to take advantage of the favorable rates that Godaddy is known for, then you should consider transferring your domain from your old registrar to them. The process will take around 5-7 days. The results of your Godaddy domain transfer though, will depend on how you prepared and did the actual transfer. You should therefore ensure that you get these processes right.<\/p>\n

Preparing Your Domain for the Transfer<\/h3>\n

The Whois database needs to have your administrative contact details. These details will be used to provide you with the transfer information from both registrars. You must therefore confirm that the administrative contact has a valid email address. If your private registration service has hidden such details, you must cancel that service.<\/p>\n

You need to ensure that your domain is available for transfer at your old registrar by unlocking it. After that, you should get your authorization code (EPP code\/Transfer key). This will be displayed on your account or emailed to the valid email address you confirmed.<\/p>\n

If your domain name has private registration<\/strong>, a service that hides your personal information from the public, you cannot verify your admin email address in the Whois database. You must contact your current registrar to cancel the private registration, and then you can update the email address, if necessary.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Transfer Process<\/h3>\n

If you do not have a Godaddy account, you should create one. to set up one, visit Godaddy here<\/a>. After that, you need to log in, and then place the transfer order. You will be prompted to input the domain name to be transferred, after, which you should go to the checkout section. You will need to confirm your credit card details, accept the terms and conditions, place the order for the transfer and wait for the Godaddy mail on your admin email address.<\/p>\n

The transactional IDs you receive will be used for the transfer process. You can the log back into your Godaddy account, use the IDs to launch your domains, by authorizing the pending transfers. You will also be required to use the EPP code, confirm the transfer process, then sit back and wait for the completion.<\/p>\n