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How to Transfer your Domains from GoDaddy to elestio

You want to transfer your domain to elestio. If that’s the case, here’s a step-by-step guide.

Take note or screenshot your current DNS settings, email forwarding configurations, and any custom settings associated with the domain to replicate them on elestio after the transfer.

Step 1. Unlock the domain in your GoDaddy account

    Log in to GoDaddy, navigate to the domains menu, and then click “launch” for the domain you intend to transfer. If you’ve enabled privacy protection for the domain, you’ll need to turn it off before proceeding.

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      After clicking “Launch,” you’ll be taken to a menu where you can manage settings for that specific domain. Click the “Manage” link in the “Lock” section, and a dialogue box will open.

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        Switch the lock setting to “Off,” and then click “Save.”

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        Step 2. Get an authorization code

          After unlocking the domain you’ll return to the domain settings page. Scroll to the bottom, click the “Authorization code” link, and then click “Send” to have an authorization code sent to the email address associated with the domain.4.png51.png You should receive an email containing the authorization code within a few minutes.

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          Step 3. Use the elestio domain transfer page to order your transfer.

            Go to the elestio dashboard and click on domains in the left sidebar. Click on the text "Want to transfer your existing one ?" in the top right side.  Fill in the appropriate fields for the domain name and the authorization code (which you just received via email), and then click the “Create Transfer” button.

            Step 4. Confirm the domain transfer at GoDaddy.com

              Once you’ve approved the transfer, you’ll receive an email from GoDaddy (it may take a few hours). It’ll include a link to your GoDaddy account, where you can confirm the transfer.

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              Clicking that link will take you to the transfers page in your GoDaddy account. Click on your pending transfers, follow the “Accept of decline transfer now” link, and accept the transfer.

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               Celebrate! Your domain is now safe and sound in your elestio account.

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