Transfer Your Domain FAQ

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
How much will it cost me to transfer to BuyDomains?
The transfer itself, via our partner DomainDiscover, is usually free as long as you purchase one additional year of service beyond your current expiration date. Plus, all transfers and renewals come with all the FREE Value Added Services that we offer with registrations. So when you transfer your domain with our partner, one extra year will be added to your current expiration date.

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What is the process for transferring my domain?
Visit our Registration & Hosting page and follow the directions there.

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What does it mean to transfer my domain?
Every registered domain name is managed by a registrar that provides customer support and related domain services. Depending on the registrar, you will pay different prices, have different levels of customer support, and access to various domain-related services. Customers choose to transfer their existing domains to registrars like that BuyDomains has partnered with, because they offer lower prices, more enhanced services, and/or better toll-free customer support.

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What are the advantages of transferring my domain with BuyDomains?
There are several advantages to transferring your domains to our partner, such as:

• Easy, online access to manage your domains using our online control panel
• 24x7 Toll-free, friendly, customer support
• Tons of free services, including: free frame forwarding, email forwarding, url forwarding, and more

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Can I transfer over names I have already registered elsewhere?
Yes. You should transfer ALL your domains to BuyDomains so you can take advantage of the Value Added Services and low prices. Plus, having all your domains in one location will allow you to manage them all at once, using your control panel. As long the domain is over 60 days old from it's initial registration, it can be transferred to BuyDomains from any registrar.

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How long will it take for my domain name transfer to take effect?
The process of completing a transfer usually takes 3 business days, however some registrars may take up to 10 business days. After you verify that you wish to have your domain transferred, the new registrar will contact the old registrar and make the necessary transaction.

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Will transferring my domain name registration affect my hosting?
No. Although BuyDomains' partner offers robust hosting services, your hosting provider can remain the same as it is during and after the transfer process and your existing hosting service will not be adversely affected by transferring your domain.

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What Value Added Services come with transfers?
All our free Value Added Services, including control panel, frame and URL forwarding, email forwarding, and more come with transferring with us.

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