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Transfer Task 1: Verify that the domain name is eligible for transfer

To make sure your domain name can be transferred, check the following:

  • The domain name has been registered for at least 60 days, and has been at your current registrar for at least 60 days.
  • The domain name is not in “client update prohibited” status.
  • More on ICANN Rules for Domain Transfer

Transfer Task 2: Update contact information for the domain name

Before you can transfer a domain, the Registrant and Administrative contact information (especially the email addresses) must be up-to-date at Register.com, because these contacts receive the transfer request and okay the transfer.

For example, to update the Registrant and Administrative contacts at Register.com (Your registrar may be slightly different):

  1. Log on to your account at register.com.
  2. Navigate to the contact information for the domain name you want to transfer.
  3. Update the Registrant and Administrative contact information if necessary.

Transfer Task 3: Obtain the authorization code or retag the domain name

Some TLDs require that you provide an authorization code for your domain name, to provide an extra level of assurance that the transfer request comes from an authorized source.

To transfer a .com, .net, .org, .info, or .biz domain name, obtain the authorization code from your current registrar.

Transfer Task 4: Unlock the domain name

Before you can transfer a domain name away from your registrar, it must be unlocked. Locking is a feature most registrars offer to prevent unauthorized transfers (hijacking) of domain names.

To unlock from Register.com

  1. Log on to your Account Manager at Register.com.
  2. In the main menu, select the domain name you want to unlock.
  3. In the “ENABLE/DISABLE DOMAIN LOCK” section of the page, click “Disable Domain Lock”.
  4. Click “Continue”.
  5. On the confirmation page, click “Continue”.

Transfer Task 5: Transfer the domain name to BDG

Once you have prepared the domain name at your current registrar, you’re ready to transfer to BDG.

To transfer your domain name to BDG:

  • Send your Authorization Code to tison@gobdg.com
  • Contact Us at: 233-9283 to let us know you’re ready to transfer.