Domain transfer away from Godaddy

Before attempting to transfer a domain away from GoDaddy, you must complete the following steps.

Step 1: Update Contact Information for Domain

The contact information for your domain needs to be up-to-date so that the EPP/Authorization Code can be emailed to you. To update your contact information:

1. Log into your GoDaddy account.
2. Under Domains, click Manage of the domain name you wish to transfer.
3. Navigate to Contact Information, and then click Edit.
4. Review and/or update the contact information for accuracy.
   • If the contact details for the different account types are different, uncheck the Use for all contact types, and then review section type for any errors.
5. Click Save when your changes are complete.

Step 2: Remove Privacy Protection from the Domain

If privacy protection is enabled on the domain name when the transfer request is initiated, the domain transfer will automatically fail. All WHOIS information must be publically visible in order for the transfer to go through successfully.

Privacy protection can be removed by clicking Remove privacy at the bottom of the Contact Information section, and then confirming that privacy should be removed from the domain.

Step 3: Unlock the Domain

If the domain name is locked, the transfer request will automatically fail as the domain must be unlocked prior to initiating the transfer. To unlock the domain:

1. Log into your GoDaddy account.
2. Under Domains, click Manage of the domain name you wish to transfer.
3. Scroll down to Additional Settings, and then click Edit next to Domain lock.
4. Set the toggle to off. It will take a few moments for the update to show.

Step 4: Request EPP/Authorization Code

Most domain registrars require an EPP/authorization code in order to transfer a domain name. This provides an extra layer of security and protects against unauthorized transfers. To request an EPP/authorization code:

1. Log into your GoDaddy account.
2. Under Domains, click Manage of the domain name you wish to transfer.
3. Scroll down to Additional Settings, and then click Edit next to Domain lock.
4. Navigate to the bottom, then click on Get authorization code.
5. The authorization code will then be sent to the domain’s Administrator email address on file.

Step 5: Submit Domain Name Transfer Request to HostingInIndia

Once all of the above steps have been completed, you should be ready to transfer your domain name to HostingInIndia.

1. Go to the HostingInIndia domain transfer form by clicking this link.
2. Enter your domain name and Authorization Code.

• Click Add to Cart.
• Create a new account or opt to log in to an existing HostingInIndia account.
• Fill-in or verify the Payment Options and click Continue to Checkout.
• Review the Order Summary.
• Check the box if you agree to the Terms of Registration.
• Click Place Your Order.

Step 6: Approve the Transfer of the Domain Name to HostingInIndia

1. Log into your GoDaddy account.
2. At the top of the page, hover over the Hi, Customer (your name) drop-down menu, and click Visit My Account.
3. Next to Domains, click Launch.
4. From the top, green menu bar, click Domains > Transfers.
5. Select the checkbox next to your transferred domain, and click the Accept/Decline button in the top toolbar.
6. Choose Accept, and click OK.

You will receive an email from HostingInIndia once the transfer is complete. If you have not heard from HostingInIndia after seven (7) days, you may contact us to inquire about your transfer status.