Prepare Your Domain’s For Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) Make sure you have access to the current registrar email contact<\/strong> \u2013 This is the email address that will be sent a verification link. It\u2019s very important you have access to it to begin the transfer. You can query the Whois database<\/a> to see what the registrant contact email address is if you\u2019re not sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2) Disable the domain lock at your current registrar<\/strong> \u2013 All domain registrars such as GoDaddy place a lock on a domain to keep your domain secure. Before you can transfer it you need to login to the control panel of your current registrar and disable it. Ask their support team if you\u2019re unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3) Disable privacy protection at your current registrar<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019ve enabled privacy protection at your domain registrar you need to disable it prior to initiating a transfer. Some web hosts such as BlueHost use the same email address for all domains with privacy protection. Meaning they\u2019re going to get the transfer email; not you. Make sure to disable it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4) Obtain your EPP \/ Authorization code for your domain<\/strong> \u2013 Most domains, especially top level domains such as .com, .net, and .org require an EPP \/ auth code before they can be transferred. Most domain registrars have these available right inside of their interface, most of the time in the same place as the registrar lock. Regardless your relationship with the company, they\u2019re required to provide this to you. Ask their support team if you have trouble finding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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