How to Transfer Ownership of a Domain Name
Domain names, like tangible goods, can be sold and transferred to new owners. Transferring the ownership of a domain name is a fairly simple process, but it can take up to a week to complete. The new owner must assist in the domain name ownership transfer for it to even get started.
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Instructions
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Log into the online account of your domain registrar.
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Verify the email address listed as the administrative contact for the domain. Change the email address if you no longer have access to the original one.
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Unlock the domain from the account control panel if you have it locked.
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Wait for the new owner to request a domain name transfer from their registrar to your domain registrar. The request will come via email to the administrative contact email address for the domain.
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Follow the directions in the email to complete the ownership transfer of the domain to the new owner.
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Tips & Warnings
Any remaining time left on the registration is transferred to the new owner as well.
