It is quite easy to transfer a domain name from your current provider to SafetyNames. It requires a few steps at your current Registrar and some at SafetyNames.
Complete the following steps at your current Registrar:
- Unlock the domain name - this will allow the transfer to be possible
- Get an authorization code (also known as an EPP code or transfer code) from your current registrar
- Verify your contact information: Confirm that the administrator's contact information for the domain is correct. Your old registrar may need to contact you on this email address during the transfer process
- Cancel Protected Domain Registration: If the domain has Domain Whois Masking, you'll need to cancel it. Check with your previous registrar for more details
If you use GoDaddy, you can see how to transfer a domain name away here: https://www.godaddy.com/help/transfer-domain-to-another-registrar-3560
Complete the following steps at SafetyNames:
- Once the domain name is unlocked and you have the EPP / transfer code, please visit the SafetyNames trasnsfer page
- Once you are on the page, please enter the domain name and the EPP / transfer code
- Checkout as normal through SafetyNames
- You will receive a transfer email from your old Registrar, asking for you to confirm the transfer - please approve the transfer
- If you do not approve the transfer at your old Registrar, they will transfer the domain name to SafetyNames within 5 days of the transfer being initiated
