- Check Domain Registrar Policies: Start by checking the policies of your domain registrar, as procedures may vary
- Prepare Required Information: You’ll usually need the following:
- Current owner's account details.
- New owner’s account details (if they don’t have an account, they may need to create one).
- Authorization code (if applicable).
- Unlock the Domain: If the domain is locked, log in to the registrar's account and unlock it.
- Initiate Transfer: Most registrars have a transfer or change of ownership option in their account settings. Follow the prompts to initiate the transfer.
- Confirm Ownership Transfer: Both the current and new owners may need to confirm the transfer via email or within their registrar accounts.
- Wait for Transfer to Complete: Domain transfers can take a few hours to several days, depending on the registrar.
- Verify New Ownership: After the transfer is complete, the new owner should verify that they have full control over the domain.
How to change domain ownership
- Check Domain Registrar Policies: Start by checking the policies of your domain registrar, as procedures may vary
- Prepare Required Information: You’ll usually need the following:
- Current owner's account details.
- New owner’s account details (if they don’t have an account, they may need to create one).
- Authorization code (if applicable).
- Unlock the Domain: If the domain is locked, log in to the registrar's account and unlock it.
- Initiate Transfer: Most registrars have a transfer or change of ownership option in their account settings. Follow the prompts to initiate the transfer.
- Confirm Ownership Transfer: Both the current and new owners may need to confirm the transfer via email or within their registrar accounts.
- Wait for Transfer to Complete: Domain transfers can take a few hours to several days, depending on the registrar.
- Verify New Ownership: After the transfer is complete, the new owner should verify that they have full control over the domain.
