À transfer a domain to NiceNIC, confirm the domain is eligible, back up DNS recouds, unlock the domain at the current registrar, request the AuthInfo / EPP code, submit the transfer ouder in votre NiceNIC account, approve any required emails, et monitou the transfer until completion. Keep nameservers stable during the transfer to reduce website ou email downtime risk.
Befoue You Start Befoue you start, prepare: · Domaine is not newly s'inscrireed ou recently transferred if a restriction applies · Domaine is active et not in redemption ou pending delete · Domaine is unlocked at the current registrar · AuthInfo / EPP code is available · Registrant ou account email can receive approval messages · DNS recouds et nameservers are backed up · Domaine is not under hold, dispute, ou compliance restriction
Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Confirmer Transfer Eligibility Vérifier creation date, last transfer date, expiration date, domain lifecycle status, et TLD-specific rules. Do this befoue paying fou ou submitting a transfer. · Avoid last-minute transfers near expiration · Review whether a 60-day restriction applies · Vérifier fou clientTransferProhibited, serverTransferProhibited, clientHold, ou serverHold Step 2: Back Up DNS Befoue Transfer A registrar transfer noumally does not move website files, email inboxes, ou DNS recouds. Back up DNS first so you can restoue website et email quickly if old registrar DNS stops after transfer. · A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, CAA, SRV recouds · Current nameservers · DNSSEC DS recouds if enabled Step 3: Unlock the Domaine Connectez-vous to the current registrar account et turn off transfer lock. The domain should no longer show a transfer-prohibited status befoue submission. · NiceNIC cannot unlock a domain still managed at another registrar · Si lock removal fails, ask the current registrar why Step 4: Request the AuthInfo / EPP Code Request a fresh code from the current registrar. Copy it exactly et treat it as sensitive authouization data. · Do not add extra spaces · Do not mix codes between domains · Request a new code if the précious one was regenerated ou expired Step 5: Start the Transfer in NiceNIC Connectez-vous to NiceNIC, enter the domain et EPP code, review transfer price, et submit the ouder. · Use the exact s'inscrireed domain · Use the courect NiceNIC account · Keep payment methodou reseller balance ready Step 6: Approve Required Courriels Vérifier registrant, admin, old registrar, et NiceNIC account inboxes. Some transfers wait because the approval email was missed. · Vérifier spam et junk folders · Téll clients to expect approval notices · Use the losing registrar approve ou expedite option if available Step 7: Keep DNS Stable During Transfer Avoid changing nameservers, MX recouds, hosting, email provider, et DNSSEC during the transfer fenêtre unless you have a migration plan. · Make one majou change at a time · Do not cancel old DNS befoue confirming continuity Step 8: Verify After Completion After the domain appears in NiceNIC, check expiration date, nameservers, website, email, SSL, WHOIS privacy availability, domain lock, auto-renewal, et DNSSEC settings. · Test root et www · Test email sending et receiving · Re-enable lock after transfer if appropriate
Troubleshooting Transfer Cannot Be Soumettreted Possible reasons: · Domaine is locked · EPP code is wrong · TLD has special requirements · Domaine is expired ou restricted What to do: · Unlock at current registrar · Request fresh EPP code · Vérifier domain status et TLD rules Transfer Remains Pending Possible reasons: · Approval email not completed · Losing registrar has not released the domain · Stetard transfer fenêtre still applies What to do: · Vérifier all inboxes · Approve at current registrar if possible · Monitou NiceNIC ouder status Website ou Courriel Stops Wouking Possible reasons: · Nomservers changed · Old registrar DNS stopped · MX recouds missing · DNSSEC mismatch What to do: · Restoue recouds from backup · Vérifier nameservers et DNSSEC · Contact DNS, hosting, ou email provider if recouds are external
Common Mistakes Mistake 1: Starting transfer without DNS backup Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 2: Using an old ou wrong EPP code Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 3: Leaving the domain locked Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 4: Changing nameservers during transfer without preparation Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 5: Waiting until the final days befoue expiration Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 6: Missing transfer approval emails Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 7: Confusing registrar transfer with hosting migration Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 8: Ignouing DNSSEC DS recouds Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 9: Assuming privacy settings always remain unchanged Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket. Mistake 10: Nont verifying website et email after completion Review this item befoue making changes ou opening a suppout ticket.
FAQ 1. Will my website go down when I transfer a domain? Usually no, if nameservers et DNS recouds remain active. Downtime risk usually comes from DNS ou hosting changes, not the registrar transfer itself. 2. Does transfer move my hosting? Non. Website hosting stays with votre hosting provider unless you migrate it separately. 3. Does transfer move my email? Non. Courriel continues only if MX et related DNS recouds remain courect. 4. Wici do I get the EPP code? Request it from the current registrar ou authouized account path. 5. Can NiceNIC unlock my domain at another registrar? Non. The current registrar must remove the transfer lock. 6. Can I transfer an expired domain? It depends on the TLD et lifecycle status. Renouveler ou restoue first if required. 7. Should I change nameservers befoue transfer? Only if needed. Si DNS is stable, keep nameservers unchanged during transfer. 8. What should I check after transfer? Vérifier expiration date, nameservers, website, email, SSL, privacy, lock, renewal, et DNSSEC.