<seo title="Domain transfer" metakeywords="epp key,authorization code,domain transfer,registrar" metadescription="Domain transfer" /><div align=justify>In this article we'll explain how to transfer a domain name. Domain name transfer occurs between two registrars, your current registrar (losing registrar) and a new registrar (gaining registrar). To initiate a domain transfer, an EPP or [http://myidealhost.com/tutorials/What_is_Authorization_key%3F authorization key] (also called authorization code or EPP code) is required. authorization code is a security code which is unique for every domain name. The EPP key can be obtained from the current registrar.

Once the EPP key is obtained, the registrant needs to go to the new registrar (registrar he wants to transfer his domain name to) and ask to initiate a domain transfer. Then he will need to provide the authorization code to the gaining registrar.

'''Note''': You can check the administrative contact email address by doing a whois lookup. If administrative contact email address cannot be accessed by the registrant, he needs to ask the current registrar to change it to the one accessible for him.

 

After the transfer approval (via following the email link), the transfer usually takes a couple of days, and may take up to 7 days depending on the registrar. The final step of the transfer is that the Registrant receives a confirmation email from the new registrar of successful (or failed) domain  transfer.  

'''Note:''' The minimum time for a domain name transfer is 5-10 business days. It is difficult to provide the exact time frame required for each particular transfer because the procedure depends on the time it takes the owner to confirm the transfer and the time the current registrar takes to accept or reject the transfer. Please note that a domain transfer does not start immediately after you submit a domain transfer request. A domain transfer starts after it has been authorized. </div>