How to Transfer a Domain Name to Network Solutions

A transfer into Network Solutions® means transferring your registration from your current registrar to Network Solutions®. A transfer to another Network Solutions® account means transferring your domain from one Network Solutions® account to another Network Solutions® account.

You will need to prepare your domain name for a transfer at the registrar where you are currently managing the domain name. Then you will need to complete a few steps at Network Solutions®.

Typically, domain transfers can take between 5 and 7 days to complete. Depending on where you currently manage your domain name, some registrars can release the domain early after the transfer has been initiated.

In this article, we'll discuss:

• Prepare at Your Current Registrar
• Initiating Transfers into Network Solutions
• Initiating Transfers into Another Network Solutions Account
• Transfers Out Completed
• Check Transfer Status
• Review

Prepare at Your Current Registrar

Before you begin the transfer process, make sure you have prepared your domain name. With a few exceptions, the following steps are the same for most domain names:

1. Make sure your domain was registered or transferred more than 60 days ago and that it is not in a Redemption Status (expired domains can still be transferred, though).
   Important: ICANN, the regulatory body that governs domain names, requires domain name providers to prevent domain transfers in certain circumstances. Specifically, a transfer is not allowed until 60 days after the following events have occurred:

   • The domain is registered.
   • The domain is successfully transferred.

   These restrictions apply to both transfer-ins to us and transfer-outs to another domain provider. Please see the Policy on Transfer of Registrations between Registrars for more information on ICANN's policy when transferring registrations between registrars.
2. Remove any locks or security settings at the current registrar.
3. Request an authorization code from your current registrar.

Initiating Transfers into Network Solutions

Follow these steps to initiate your domain transfer if you do not have an existing Network Solutions® account.

1. The person who wishes to be the new owner of the domain name can start the process at https://www.networksolutions.com/domain-transfer.
2. Enter the domain name you would like to transfer, then click GET STARTED.
   
    
3. Review the order and click CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT to proceed.
   
    
4. If you do not have an account yet, you can fill out the form to complete the transaction. If you already have an account, click the LOG IN button at the top right side of the form.
   
    
5. Complete your order.

You should receive an email at the account holder’s email address on file in your Network Solutions® account, requesting to enter the authorization code from the losing registrar. This email may take 2-4 hours to be delivered. Click the link in the email and type your authorization code to begin the transfer.

Initiating Transfers into Another Network Solutions Account

Follow these instructions to initiate a domain transfer into another Network Solutions® account.

1. Log in to your account via https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login.
2. Click Special Offers from the bottom-left navigation menu.
   
    
3. Scroll down and locate the Domain Transfer tile, then click Transfer Domains.
   
    
4. Enter the domain name you would like to transfer, then click GET STARTED.
   

Transfers Out Completed

Once the domain enters Pending Transfer, the Registrant (domain owner) will be sent an email asking if the transfer is legitimate. If NOT, the Registrant (domain owner) can click a link to cancel the transfer. If the transfer is legit, no further action is required. The domain transfer out will complete within 5 days of entering Pending Transfer.

Check Transfer Status

Once a domain transfer is initiated from one registrar to another, it goes through several stages. Sometimes, your registrar or the gaining registrar may also deny your request due to some circumstances that must be addressed first.

With all the possible blocks in your domain transfer, it is vital that you check the status of the transfer regularly. Doing this allows you to resolve any blockage and estimate when the transfer will be completed. See How to Check the Domain Transfer Statuses.

Review

Transferring your domain name to Network Solutions is a simple process that can be completed in a few days. By following the steps in this guide, you can ensure a smooth and successful transfer.