Domain name registrar - an organization through which a user can register a new domain and manage it for a paid period of time on the registrar's website.
Transferring a domain to another registrar means changing the company where the domain is serviced. For the transfer to take place, the administrator needs to remove the domain from the previous registrar and "ask" the new registrar to accept the domain for service.
Description of domain transfer procedure in .ru, .rf zone.
First of all, clarify the name of the domain to be transferred.
Requirements for transfer initialization
Next, let's check if the transfer is possible via whois:
whois domain name | grep -i registrar
whois domain name | grep -i status
whois domain name | grep 'Creation Date
No domain transfer is possible:
* if the registration expires in the next 7 days;
* if the registration period of the domain has expired;
* within 30 days from the moment of obtaining administrator's rights of administration from another person;
* within 30 days from the date of change of the registrar maintaining the domain;
* If the registrar's request for provision of information and documents has not been fulfilled within the set deadline;
* if there is a court proceeding in progress with respect to a dispute regarding the mentioned domain.
ClientTransferProhibited and ServerTransferProhibited statuses are set by default after domain registration.
Status clientTransferProhibited - ban on domain transfer to another registrar. Usually, it is removed by the registrar when transferring a domain at the client's request.
You need to remove this status, so we can initialize the transfer of the domain, it must change to PENDING_TRANSFER.
You can see what the different statuses of the domain mean, [here] (https://fornex.com/help/status-domain-names/).
Transfer Initialization
You need to create a questionnaire for .RU domains at link. In the questionnaire it is important to indicate only real and actual data.
Then provide Authinfo code (secret key). The application for the code is executed at the current registrar.
Authentication of transfer
After you have applied for transfer of domain, you will need to confirm the transfer by following the link in the e-mail within 5 days. After you click on the link the domain transfer will run automatically. Usually the letters are received within 15 minutes to 3 hours.
If the transfer was not confirmed the request is canceled. Then you can start again.
The cost of transfer
Transfer of domains in .ru paid. The transfer costs 149 rubles per domain. When transferring a domain does not need to extend, as is required in other zones. There are no discounts for the mass transfer. You should refill the balance for the required amount in our personal account, after which you will apply for the transfer to our partner Reg.ru
When transferring a domain to another registrar DNS-servers prescribed for the domain are not changed
Description of international gTLD domain transfer procedure such as .com, .net, .org, .info etc.
First of all, specify the domain name to be transferred.
Requirements for initializing the transfer
Next, let's check if the transfer is possible through whois:
whois domain name | grep -i registrar
whois domain name | grep -i status
whois domain name | grep 'Creation Date
Domain transfer is possible:
* domain is in the registration period or in the renewal period (Grace Period for .COM zone lasts 40 days);
* 60 days have passed since registration of the domain;
* 60 days have passed since the registrant (domain administrator) change.
Status ClientTransferProhibited and ServerTransferProhibited - set by default after domain registration.
Status clientTransferProhibited - ban on domain transfer to another registrar. Usually, it is removed by the registrar when transferring a domain at the client's request.
You need to remove this status, so we can initialize the transfer of the domain, it must change to PENDING_TRANSFER.
You can see what the different statuses of the domain mean, [here] (https://fornex.com/help/status-domain-names/).
Transfer Initialization
You need to create a questionnaire for gTLD domains at link. In the questionnaire it is important to specify only real and actual data.
Then provide Authinfo code (secret key). Apply for the code at your current registrar.
Authentication of transfer
After submitting an application to transfer a domain, you will need to confirm the transfer by following the link in the email. After you have followed the link, domain transfer will commence automatically. The status of the domain in the Whois will change to PENDING_TRANSFER (in the process of transfer at the zone registry). Transfer of a domain takes 5-10 days. Usually emails are received within 15 minutes to 3 hours.
Cost of transfer
When you transfer a gTLD, you need to renew it for 1 year. You can see the renewal cost on our domain registration page. Look at the one that is shown as crossed out. There are no discounts for the mass transfer. You need to replenish your balance for the required amount in your personal cabinet, after which you will apply for the transfer to our partner Reg.ru
When domain are transferred to another registrar DNS-servers prescribed for the domain are not changed. You can specify other ones if necessary
Description of domain transfer procedure between Reg.ru accounts.
If you want to transfer a domain that is in reg.ru
We are resellers of REG.RU, so to transfer a domain to us, Authinfo-code (secret key) is not required
For the transfer to us, please read instructions and follow these steps, if during the initialization of the procedure there is an error: "The procedure cannot be completed" or similar error message, follow the procedure by this link Full domain transfer to another account
Our login - you will be able to specify via system-tickets.
Domain transfer is not possible:
- less than 60 days until the end of registration (only for .RU, .RF and .SU).
If you have any difficulties or any additional questions, you can always contact our support team via ticket system.