Can I transfer an existing domain to DOMAININDIA? Print

Can I Transfer an Existing Domain to DOMAIN INDIA?

Yes, you can transfer your existing domain to DOMAIN INDIA. Follow the steps below to ensure a smooth and successful domain transfer process:

Steps to Transfer Your Domain to DOMAIN INDIA

1. Visit the Transfer Page:

   • Start by visiting the transfer page: Domain Transfer to DOMAIN INDIA.

2. Enter Your Domain Name:

   • Enter the domain name you wish to transfer and click on "Add to Cart."

3. Provide the EPP Code (Domain Transfer Secret):

   • You will be prompted to enter the EPP Code, also known as the Domain Transfer Secret or Authorization Code. This code is essential for authorizing the transfer. Learn more about how to obtain the Domain Transfer Secret or Authorization (Auth.) Code from your current registrar.

Before You Initiate the Transfer

To ensure a smooth transfer, please make sure of the following:

1. Domain Unlock Status:

   • Ensure that the domain is unlocked. If you change the domain's status from locked to unlocked, it’s advisable to wait at least four hours before submitting the transfer request to allow the changes to propagate.

2. Domain Age:

   • The domain must be older than 60 days. ICANN enforces a 60-day waiting period after registration or a previous transfer to prevent fraudulent activities. Learn more about ICANN's Transfer Policy.

3. Domain Status:

   • Verify that the domain is not in a locked, pending deletion, pending renewal, or expired status. Domains in these states cannot be transferred until their status is resolved.

4. Timing the Transfer:

   • Aim to initiate the domain transfer at least two weeks before the domain’s renewal date. This helps avoid any complications or disruptions that might arise if the domain is close to expiration.

After Placing the Transfer Order

1. Transfer Authorization:

   • After placing the transfer order, the domain’s administrative contact will receive an email from DOMAIN INDIA. This email contains a link for transfer authorization, which must be approved within five days. Failure to approve within this period will result in the transfer order being deleted from our system.

2. Registrar Notification:

   • Once the administrative contact approves the transfer, DOMAIN INDIA will notify the current registrar. The current registrar will then send an email to the registrant and/or administrative contact to confirm their intention to transfer the domain.

3. Confirmation and Transfer:

   • If the transfer is not denied by the registrant, administrative contact, or the current registrar, the domain name will be transferred to DOMAIN INDIA within five days.

Additional Resources

• Detailed Domain Transfer Guide: For a comprehensive understanding of the domain transfer process, including best practices and additional tips, please refer to our Domain Transfer Guide.

• More About Domain Locking: Learn how to manage domain locking to secure your domain before and after the transfer in our Domain Locking Guide.

• Start Your Domain Transfer Now: Ready to take control of your domain’s future? Start Your Domain Transfer Now to DOMAIN INDIA and enjoy seamless management, support, and savings.

• Check If Your Domain Name Can Be Transferred: Learn More

External References & Links

• ICANN - https://www.icann.org/
• Whois Lookup - https://www.whois.net/
• Domain Transfer Policy (ICANN) - https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en