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Transferring a Domain Name to a New Registrar

This guide will walk you through the steps for preparing your domain for transfer from BigScoots to a new domain registrar.

Written by Scott

Before transferring the domain, there are some regulations from ICANN which cannot be bypassed:

  • Domains cannot be transferred within 60 days of being registered, renewed or transferred.

**Please note: While your domain is pending transfer to the new registrar no DNS adjustments can be made. Please ensure you make these adjustments prior to setting up the transfer if applicable.**

Getting Your Domain Ready For Transfer:

Before transferring your domain, there are a couple of steps that need to be completed.
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To get started, login to your BigScoots billing portal from https://portal.bigscoots.com/clientarea/. Then navigate to Services > Domains > and select the domain you would like to transfer.

  1. Unlock the Domain
    Domains are locked by default to avoid unauthorized transfers.
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    To unlock your domain, click Domain Details > Registrar Lock > Domain Lock Settings > Off.
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  2. Turn OFF Domain Privacy
    To turn OFF domain privacy click Domain Details > Privacy.
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  3. Obtain the EPP Code
    ​    The EPP key (also known as the authorization code) is required by your new registrar to set up and complete the domain transfer.
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    To obtain your EPP code click Auth Info/EPP Key > Request Auth Info/EPP Code.
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4. Begin Domain Transfer
​Your domain is now ready for transfer to the new registrar.
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**Please note: Domain transfers begin immediately once submitted on the new registrars end and can take anywhere from 1-7 days to complete.**

If you have any questions or encounter any challenges, please submit a support ticket at any time and our team will be pleased to assist you right away!

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