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What is a Domain Transfer?
A domain transfer is the process of moving your domain from your current registrar (the provider where you registered the domain) to a new registrar like AsiaGB. This lets you manage your domain, DNS, and hosting from a single dashboard.
Transferring does not take your website offline — DNS continues pointing to your existing nameservers until you change them. ICANN policy also mandates an automatic 1-year renewal upon transfer, so you won't lose any existing registration time.
Pre-Transfer Checklist
Before initiating a transfer, verify all of the following:
| Check | Details | Required Status |
|---|---|---|
| Domain age | Must be registered for at least 60 days | ✅ ≥ 60 days |
| Admin email | WHOIS admin email must be accessible | ✅ Active |
| Domain Lock | Must be unlocked before transfer | ✅ Unlocked |
| Auth Code | EPP code from current registrar | ✅ Obtained |
| Expiry date | Should have more than 15 days remaining | ✅ Not expiring soon |
| Privacy Protection | Some registrars require disabling it first | ✅ Checked |
Step-by-Step Transfer Process
The domain transfer process has 5 main steps:
Getting Your Auth Code
The Auth Code (also called EPP Code, Transfer Key, or Authorization Code) verifies that you own the domain and authorize the transfer. How to get it depends on your current registrar:
| Registrar | How to Get Auth Code |
|---|---|
| GoDaddy | Login → Domains → domain name → Additional Settings → Get Authorization Code |
| Namecheap | Login → Domain List → Manage → Transfer Out → Send Auth Code to Email |
| Hostinger | Login → Domains → Manage → Transfer Away → Get Auth Code |
| Cloudflare | Dashboard → Registrar → domain → Transfer Out → Unlock + Auth Code |
| Others | Look in "Domain Management" section or contact Support |
The Auth Code will be sent to the admin email registered in the domain's WHOIS record. Make sure you have access to that email before proceeding.
Unlocking Domain Lock
Domain Lock (also called Transfer Lock or Registrar Lock) prevents unauthorized transfers. You must disable it before submitting a transfer request.
Unlocking at GoDaddy
- Log in to your GoDaddy account
- Go to Domains → click your domain name
- Select Settings and find "Domain Lock"
- Toggle off "Domain Lock" → confirm
Unlocking at Namecheap
- Login → Domain List
- Click Manage next to your domain
- Under "Transfer Out," disable Registrar Lock
Submitting Transfer at AsiaGB
Once you have your Auth Code and have unlocked the domain, proceed at AsiaGB:
- Visit the AsiaGB Domain Transfer page
- Enter the domain name you want to transfer (e.g.,
yourdomain.com) and click Transfer - Review the transfer price (includes a 1-year renewal)
- Enter your Auth Code in the field provided
- Complete the payment and confirm your order
Approving the Transfer
After submitting, the transfer goes through a verification process:
Owner Confirmation
You'll receive an email from AsiaGB (via the Registry) asking you to confirm the transfer request at the domain's admin email. Click the link to approve — if you don't act, the transfer will proceed automatically after 5 days.
Losing Registrar Approval
Your current registrar will also send an email asking whether you want to approve or cancel the transfer. Some registrars auto-approve after 5 days; others require you to manually click "Approve" in their system.
| Scenario | Timeline |
|---|---|
| All parties approve immediately | 1-2 business days |
| Waiting for auto-approval from losing registrar | 5-7 business days |
| Losing registrar rejects (requires correction) | Must restart |
After the Transfer Completes
Once the transfer is complete, the domain will appear in your AsiaGB Client Area and you'll receive a confirmation email. Here's what to do next:
- Verify WHOIS information — name, email, and address must be accurate
- Re-enable Domain Lock for security
- Enable Privacy Protection to hide your personal info from WHOIS
- Update Nameservers if you want to use AsiaGB hosting
- Set up Auto-Renew to prevent accidental expiry
ns1.asiagb.com and ns2.asiagb.com in your Client Area after the transfer is complete.
Common Transfer Failure Reasons
- Wrong or expired Auth Code — request a new one from the current registrar
- Domain Lock still active — go back and disable it
- Domain less than 60 days old — must wait until the 60-day mark
- Admin email inaccessible — update WHOIS contact first
- Domain in legal dispute — contact Registry directly
- Privacy Protection blocking Auth Code — temporarily disable it
Before vs. After Transfer to AsiaGB
| Item | Before Transfer | After Transfer to AsiaGB |
|---|---|---|
| Registrar | GoDaddy / Namecheap / other | AsiaGB (Injan Network) |
| Domain age | Original | +1 year automatic |
| DNS Management | Previous dashboard | AsiaGB Client Area |
| Payment | Foreign currency | Thai Baht via billing.in.th |
| Support | May have language barriers | Thai language, fast response |