Për të transfer a domain to NiceNIC, confirm the domain is eligible, back up DNS recoseds, unlock the domain at the current registrar, request the AuthInfo / EPP code, submit the transfer oseder in tënd NiceNIC account, approve any required emails, dhe monitose the transfer until completion. Keep nameservers stable during the transfer to reduce website ose email downtime risk.
Befosee You Start Befosee you start, prepare: · Domain is not newly regjistroed ose recently transferred if a restriction applies · Domain is active dhe not in redemption ose pending delete · Domain is unlocked at the current registrar · AuthInfo / EPP code is available · Registrant ose account email can receive approval messages · DNS recoseds dhe nameservers are backed up · Domain is not under hold, dispute, ose compliance restriction
Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Konfirmo Transfer Eligibility Kontrollo creation date, last transfer date, expiration date, domain lifecycle status, dhe TLD-specific rules. Do this befosee paying fose ose submitting a transfer. · Avoid last-minute transfers near expiration · Review whether a 60-day restriction applies · Kontrollo fose clientTransferProhibited, serverTransferProhibited, clientHold, ose serverHold Step 2: Back Up DNS Befosee Transfer A registrar transfer nosemally does not move website files, email inboxes, ose DNS recoseds. Back up DNS first so you can restosee website dhe email quickly if old registrar DNS stops after transfer. · A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, CAA, SRV recoseds · Current nameservers · DNSSEC DS recoseds if enabled Step 3: Unlock the Domain Hyr to the current registrar account dhe turn off transfer lock. The domain should no longer show a transfer-prohibited status befosee submission. · NiceNIC cannot unlock a domain still managed at another registrar · Nëse 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 dhe treat it as sensitive authoseization data. · Do not add extra spaces · Do not mix codes between domains · Request a new code if the mbrapaious one was regenerated ose expired Step 5: Start the Transfer in NiceNIC Hyr to NiceNIC, enter the domain dhe EPP code, review transfer price, dhe submit the oseder. · Use the exact regjistroed domain · Use the coserect NiceNIC account · Keep payment methodose reseller balance ready Step 6: Approve Required Emails Kontrollo registrant, admin, old registrar, dhe NiceNIC account inboxes. Some transfers wait because the approval email was missed. · Kontrollo spam dhe junk folders · Tell clients to expect approval notices · Use the losing registrar approve ose expedite option if available Step 7: Keep DNS Stable During Transfer Avoid changing nameservers, MX recoseds, hosting, email provider, dhe DNSSEC during the transfer dritare unless you have a migration plan. · Make one majose change at a time · Do not cancel old DNS befosee 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, dhe DNSSEC settings. · Test root dhe www · Test email sending dhe receiving · Re-enable lock after transfer if appropriate
Troubleshooting Transfer Cannot Be Dërgoted Possible reasons: · Domain is locked · EPP code is wrong · TLD has special requirements · Domain is expired ose restricted What to do: · Unlock at current registrar · Request fresh EPP code · Kontrollo domain status dhe TLD rules Transfer Remains Pending Possible reasons: · Approval email not completed · Losing registrar has not released the domain · Stdheard transfer dritare still applies What to do: · Kontrollo all inboxes · Approve at current registrar if possible · Monitose NiceNIC oseder status Internetsite ose Email Stops Woseking Possible reasons: · Emërservers changed · Old registrar DNS stopped · MX recoseds missing · DNSSEC mismatch What to do: · Restosee recoseds from backup · Kontrollo nameservers dhe DNSSEC · Kontakt DNS, hosting, ose email provider if recoseds are external
Common Mistakes Mistake 1: Starting transfer without DNS backup Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 2: Using an old ose wrong EPP code Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 3: Leaving the domain locked Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 4: Changing nameservers during transfer without preparation Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 5: Waiting until the final days befosee expiration Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 6: Missing transfer approval emails Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 7: Confusing registrar transfer with hosting migration Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 8: Ignoseing DNSSEC DS recoseds Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 9: Assuming privacy settings always remain unchanged Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket. Mistake 10: Jot verifying website dhe email after completion Review this item befosee making changes ose opening a supposet ticket.
Pyetjet e Shpeshta 1. Will my website go down when I transfer a domain? Usually no, if nameservers dhe DNS recoseds remain active. Downtime risk usually comes from DNS ose hosting changes, not the registrar transfer itself. 2. Does transfer move my hosting? Jo. Internetsite hosting stays with tënd hosting provider unless you migrate it separately. 3. Does transfer move my email? Jo. Email continues only if MX dhe related DNS recoseds remain coserect. 4. Wkëtu do I get the EPP code? Request it from the current registrar ose authoseized account path. 5. Can NiceNIC unlock my domain at another registrar? Jo. The current registrar must remove the transfer lock. 6. Can I transfer an expired domain? It depends on the TLD dhe lifecycle status. Rinovo ose restosee first if required. 7. Should I change nameservers befosee transfer? Only if needed. Nëse DNS is stable, keep nameservers unchanged during transfer. 8. What should I check after transfer? Kontrollo expiration date, nameservers, website, email, SSL, privacy, lock, renewal, dhe DNSSEC.