Domain Transfer

What is a domain transfer?

Domain transfer is more accurately described as a domain registrar transfer, because it involves the transfer of the name from one registrar to another, at the request of the domain owner.

Is a year added to the end of the registration period after domain transfer?

Yes, your domain will be extended for another year, on top of the existing valid period you have. For example, If your domain expires in Sept 1, 2005, it will be extended to Sept 1, 2006 after the transfer. You do not lose one day.

Do I need to wait until my renewal date is closer?

No. You can transfer/renew at any time and all of the existing time with your current registrar will be transferred over with your domain name. In fact, we would strongly advise you to transfer your domain to us at least 30 days prior to expiry, to avoid any unnecessary delay and taking the risk of losing it.

Are there any requirements for making a domain transfer?

In order to transfer domains to MyGreatName.com successfully, please make sure that:

• Your domain status is not in LOCK status. Please ask your existing registrar to UNLOCK the domain, otherwise your domain cannot be transferred out.
• You can access the mail boxes of Registrant Contact and Admin Contact of the transfer domain. Since emails will be sent to the email addresses of Registrant Contact and Admin Contact, therefore you MUST be able to access the mail boxes and confirm the emails.
• You may NOT transfer a Domain Name if that name was registered or transferred within the past 60 days or if that name, or any information associated with it, is currently in dispute.

If a transfer fails, will I get my money back?

Yes, we will give a full refund if the domain transfer is fail.

What is the procedure for a domain name transfer?

Here's the procedures of Domain Transfer:

1. Contact MyGreatName.com and advise the domain name.
2. We will check the domain status.
3. We will let you know if the domain can be transfer or not.
   
4. If we accept the transfer, please send an email to your existing domain company, asking to UNLOCK the domain and the Auth Code of the domain.
5. We will initiate the domain transfer once we get your information.
6. The domain system will send a confirmation email to the domain registrant (owner) email address. Generally this email will be sent within a few hours after submitting the transfer request.
7. Reply (Accept Transfer) the email to confirm transfer immediately. Respond beyond the time limit (usually 1 - 2 days) will be considered as Reject Transfer.
8. The transfer will usually be completed with 12 working days.
   

Note:
the transfer process may take 12 to 14 calendar days after initiation and confirm the transfer request. We strongly suggest you to make a transfer request at least 30 days prior to the domain's expiry date.