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Transferring a domain to a new "Registrar" can take up to 5 calendar days to complete as per the "Transfer of Registrations" policy set out by ICANN. A registrar transfer is not always guarenteed to be successfull!
When transferring your domain either into Namesonic, or out of Namesonic, it is important to note the following requirements, and points of interest:
Preparing for Transfer
You must login to your registrar to update and verify the following details for every domain you want to transfer:
Initiating the Transfer
Before proceeding, please ensure you have completed the steps above. Failure to ensure you have completed the steps above may cause the transfer to be cancelled during the process.
Confirming the Transfer
For the transfer to proceed, you will receive an email that will be sent to your Registrant or Administrative WHOIS contact currently assigned to your domain. Be cautious while reading this email as your actions are required to proceed with the transfer of your domain.
During The Transfer
Once you have confirmed the transfer above, it can take up to 5 calendar days to complete. Make sure you observe the following items while you wait for the security checks to clear:
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