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This guide walks you through transferring a domain from any registrar (Namecheap, GoDaddy, Google Domains, Porkbun, etc.) into Stackryze.
Transferring a domain takes 5–7 days end-to-end because most registries impose a cooldown. Plan accordingly.

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Before you start

Make sure:
  • The domain is at least 60 days old (ICANN policy)
  • The domain is unlocked at your current registrar
  • You have the transfer auth code (EPP code) from your registrar
  • The admin contact email is one you can read

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Steps

1

Disable privacy protection

Most registrars offer WHOIS privacy. Disable it temporarily so the registry can email you.
2

Get the auth code

At your registrar, find the Transfer domain section and copy the EPP / auth code.
3

Start the transfer at Stackryze

Open Stackryze Domains → Transfer, enter the domain, paste the auth code, and confirm.
4

Approve the transfer email

The registry emails the current admin contact within minutes. Click the link to approve.
5

Wait for completion

5–7 days later, the domain moves to Stackryze. We email you the moment it lands.

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What happens during the transfer

DayWhat happens
0Transfer initiated; auth email sent
1Registry acknowledges; transfer is “pending”
2–5Old registrar has a window to reject (rare)
6Transfer completes; DNS now uses Stackryze nameservers
7Domain fully active in your Stackryze account
Your existing DNS keeps working the whole time — the transfer doesn’t change nameservers until the very end.