Managing your domain name is an important part of running a small business website. If you ever want to move your domain from one registrar to another, having the ability to start that process yourself can save you time and hassle. Here’s a simple guide to help you transfer your domain directly from your dashboard, giving you more control over your online assets.

📌 Why This Matters

Being able to transfer your domain name on your own means you can manage your web presence more smoothly and avoid waiting for support help. It ensures you have flexibility to move your domain to a provider that better fits your needs or offers better pricing and features.

✨ What’s New

• Transfer Eligibility Check: Automatically checks if your domain can be transferred based on its current status, such as ensuring it’s not recently registered or locked.
• Registrar Selection: Choose where you want to move your domain from a clear list of popular registrars.
• Unlock and Authorization Code: Easily unlock your domain and request the authorization code (EPP) needed to complete the transfer. This code is securely sent to the domain owner.

🛠️ How to Use It

1. Step 1: Go to the domain management area in your dashboard and select the domain you want to transfer.
2. Step 2: Check if your domain is eligible to be transferred. If it’s locked or recently registered (within 60 days), you won’t be able to start the transfer yet.
3. Step 3: Pick the new registrar where you want to move your domain from the dropdown menu.
4. Step 4: Unlock your domain if it’s locked, then request the authorization (EPP) code needed by the new registrar to complete the transfer.
5. Step 5: Use this code with your new registrar to finalize the domain transfer on their end.

📌 Important Notes

• Some domains, like those ending in .uk, still need help from support to transfer out.
• Transfers to certain registrars, such as one called Cloudflare, require extra assistance from support as well.

💡 Pro Tip

Keeping control over your domain transfer process means you can respond quickly to better offers or services, helping reduce downtime and protect your brand online.