How to Transfer Domain Names to Another Hosting Company

Transferring domain names is easy.

A domain name is the address that a web surfer uses to get to a site. The hosting company is where the domain resides. There may be any number of reasons for wanting to switch to a different host. The process isn't very difficult. It just requires you to fill out a few forms and then to wait for a few days.

Instructions

1. Create an account with the registrar where you intend to transfer the domain name. Login to the account and under the ""Administrative Settings" you will find a link that says "Transfer Domain." Click on that then enter the domain name and click "Ok."

2. Login to the account where the domain name is currently hosted and double check to see that the administrative contact email is correct. Go to the administration section and check that the domain you wish to transfer is "Unlocked" and "Active." It will also need to be more than 60 days old. The new registrar will send an email requesting that the domain be transferred along with a link to verify and approve the transfer.

3. Open up the email and click on the link in order to approve the transfer. The new registrar will notify the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) and the domain will be transferred to the new registrar in five to seven days.

References

• SmallBusiness: Transfer a domain
• ICANN: Transfer domains