Doc Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Overview
- Why Approval Is Required
- How to Approve the Transfer at Your Registrar
- GoDaddy
- Namecheap
- IONOS
- What Happens After Approval
- If the Transfer Is Rejected
- FAQs
- Previous Steps / Related Articles
Overview #
Once you’ve submitted your domain transfer request, the final step is to approve the transfer at your current registrar. Until you do that, the transfer stays in a pending state and won’t complete.
Why Approval Is Required #
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.
How to Approve the Transfer at Your Registrar #
Here’s how to approve the transfer depending on who your registrar is:
GoDaddy #
Option 1: Email Approval
Option 2: Dashboard Approval
Namecheap #
Transfer a domain out of Namecheap.
IONOS #
Domain Transfer Out of Ionos
- 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
What Happens After Approval #
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
FAQs #
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.
Previous Steps / Related Articles #
- Domain Transfer In – Eligibility Check
- Domain Transfer In – Review DNS Records
- Domain Transfer In – Finalize Transfer
If you have any questions or run into issues during your domain transfer, feel free to reach out to our support team from the help icon in your account.
