Your domain must be unlocked by your current registrar before transferring.
Ensure at least 15 days remain before expiration to prevent transfer issues.
WHOIS protection must be turned off to allow the transfer to proceed.
Your domain email must be valid and set as the primary contact.
Request the EPP code from your registrar to approve the transfer.
Your domain must be registered for at least 60 days to qualify for a transfer.
Once your domain is ready, the process is fast:
A confirmation email will be sent to your registered contact address. Open it, follow the instructions, and approve the transfer request.
As soon as your current registrar approves, the transfer is complete, and your domain will be available in your Simba Cast account.
Before starting the transfer, make sure you’ve checked these key points:
An EPP code (also called an authorization code or domain password) is a unique alphanumeric key required to approve a domain transfer.
You can generate this code directly from your domain management panel. However, if your domain is expired or in the renewal grace period, you may need to contact your current registrar’s support team to request it manually.
A domain registrar lock (also called transfer lock or domain lock) is a security feature that prevents unauthorized domain transfers.
By default, domain lock is enabled for all active domains and remains in place for 60 days after registration or a previous transfer.
A domain transfer can be completed in as little as 30 minutes, but in some cases, it may take 6 to 10 days depending on:
The exact duration depends on how quickly your current registrar finalizes the transfer.
Unfortunately, domains must be registered for at least 60 days before they can be transferred to another registrar.
To ensure a smooth transfer, verify that all transfer conditions are met before proceeding.
In general, expired domains cannot be transferred. Your domain must be active and have at least 15 days remaining before expiration to be eligible for transfer.
However, if your domain has expired and is still in the grace period, you may be able to transfer it unless there are unpaid renewal fees with your current registrar.
No, transferring a domain does not impact your website or email services. Your site and emails will continue working as usual.
However, if you update your DNS settings during the transfer, it may take 24-48 hours for changes to propagate and reflect on your website and emails.
Transferring your domain to Simba Cast is simple and fast:
