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Transferring a domain to Namecheap — what to know.
Moving from another registrar to Namecheap. The 7-day window, the EPP code, the wait.
Overview
Transferring a domain takes about a week and costs the equivalent of one year's renewal. Here's the process and the gotchas.
Pre-flight checks
• Domain must be at least 60 days old.
• Domain must be unlocked at the current registrar.
• Get the EPP / Auth code from the current registrar.
• Make sure the admin contact email is current — confirmation goes there.
The transfer
Namecheap → Domains → Transfer In. Enter your domain. Pay one year's renewal fee. Enter the EPP code. Confirm the email Namecheap sends. Wait 5-7 days.
Common pitfalls
Email confirmation goes to an inactive inbox. Domain still locked at old registrar. Privacy service hides the admin email — disable Whois privacy before initiating transfer.
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