Transfer Timeline
STEP 1
Minutes to hours
Initiate Transfer
Enter auth code at new registrar, pay transfer fee.
STEP 2
Minutes to 24 hours
Email Confirmation
Confirm transfer via email sent to domain registrant.
STEP 3
5-7 days (can skip)
Waiting Period
Old registrar can approve immediately or wait up to 7 days. Most auto-approve.
COMPLETE
Transfer Complete
Domain is now at new registrar. +1 year added to registration.
Transfer Time by Registrar
| From Registrar | Typical Time |
|---|---|
| Porkbun | Minutes-Hours |
| Cloudflare | 1-2 days |
| Namecheap | 1-5 days |
| GoDaddy | 5-7 days |
| Squarespace | 5-7 days |
How to Speed It Up
1. Approve at Old Registrar
Some registrars let you manually approve outgoing transfers. This skips the 5-7 day waiting period.
2. Confirm Email Immediately
Check spam folders. The confirmation email is the biggest bottleneck.
3. Make Sure Domain is Unlocked
Locked domains can't transfer. Unlock before starting.
Key Points
• Most transfers: 5-7 days (ICANN standard)
• Some registrars approve faster (minutes to hours)
• Your website stays up during transfer if DNS is configured properly
Full Transfer Guide →