How to Domain transfer

Transferring a domain from one registrar to another could be beneficial in many cases, however, it can also come with potential downsides. Read through this how-to to learn of these pros & cons.

What's the process to a domain transfer?

All in all, it is pretty simple. You'll need to get your AUTH-code for your domain from your registrar. This code is what authorizes a domain transfer from one registrar to another and is usually generated once you are initiating a transfer or will be given when contacting your current registrar. With this AUTH-code, you'll be able to head to another domain name registrar and finalize the transfer by ordering "Domain Transfer" as a product. Keep in mind that this process can take hours up to a couple days, so staying patient is key.

What are the benefits to transferring your domain?

This can differ depending on what you, as the client, are looking for. If you're looking for a cheaper pricing, faster support, or more privacy - There are many domain registrars out there that can provide more features that you'll benefit from, or may take some other features away that you were reliant on.

Here's a breakdown of general benefits:

• You could achieve better pricing.
• Some registrars offer more features or a better UI for DNS management and dashboard.
• You could bundle your services all at one hosting provider, which allows for easier management.
• Faster customer support may be something you want to have in the long-run.
• Free WHOIS privacy, not all registrars offer this for free, however, MyNymBox does.
• Better security, some registrars could offer better 2FA, domain locking, or DNSSEC features. 

What you should know before transferring

Obviously, to get better benefits there will always be something you're going to be giving up. Let's skim over these risks and downsides to transferring a domain.

Here's the breakdown:

• There's a risk for downtime, this is pretty rare but still possible. It happens due to incorrect DNS settings during a transfer that could lead to a temporary downtime.
• There'll be a transfer lock period, meaning you won't be able to transfer your domain again for 60 days as per ICANN policy. So think it through before transferring.
• You'll be paying for a year of renewal for your domain at the new registrar.
• It can take up to a week to transfer your domain, but it is usually faster.
• You won't be able to change anything to do with DNS during the transfer.
• You'll lose any add-ons that your current registrar offered you, such as email forwarding or parked pages, but you can manually set these up again.

Transfer your domain with MyNymBox

Now that you know what pros & cons there are to transferring a domain, it's best to be cautious before going through with it. However, at MyNymBox we can almost promise a smooth transfer, while being able to pay for this domain with a cryptocurrency of your liking. We offer benefits such as; a simple and easy DNS management tool that you can use, human customer support, and since we concentrate on customer privacy, we provide you with security features for your domain and client account.