Domain transfers require explicit confirmation from your current registrar (such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, or IONOS) to protect against unauthorized changes. You must manually approve the transfer either through your email inbox or your registrar’s dashboard.
If no action is taken, the transfer may auto-approve after 5–7 days, depending on the registrar’s policy.
Here’s how to approve the transfer depending on who your registrar is:
Transfer a domain out of Namecheap.
Sign in to IONOS
Go to Domains & SSL
Click on the domain you’re transferring
Look for a Pending Transfer prompt or email instructions
Approve the transfer when prompted
Once you approve the transfer:
Your domain is moved under our registrar partner (Cloudflare)
You’ll see it listed under Internal Domains in your account
You can manage DNS, renewals, and billing right inside our platform
The Manage button becomes active so you can take further actions.
If the Transfer Is Rejected
Your transfer can be rejected if:
You manually cancel it
Your registrar blocks it (e.g., 60-day lock)
You don’t approve it in time
When this happens:
The domain status shows as Rejected
The Transfer to Us button reappears so you can try again
1. Can I transfer my domain back to another registrar later?
Yes but typically, you’ll need to wait 60 days after the last transfer, per ICANN rules.
2. Will transferring my domain cause downtime?
Not if DNS records are accurately reviewed and migrated before the transfer. Always cross-check.
