Transferring a Domain from GoDaddy to Wright Web Works Print

Before attempting to transfer a domain away from GoDaddy, you must complete the following steps.

NOTE: There is a 60 day period after registering a domain name during which you will be unable to transfer domain registration. This is a rule implemented by ICANN, the organization that governs domain registrations. For more information, please review ICANN''s <a href="http://archive.icann.org/en/transfers/policy-12jul04.htm" target="_blank">Policy on Transfer of Registrations between Registrars</a>.

Step 1: Update Contact Information for Domain
The contact information for your domain needs to be up-to-date so that the EPP/Authorization Code can be emailed to you. To update your contact information:
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<li>Log into your GoDaddy account.</li>
<li>At the top of the page, hover over the <em>Hi, Customer </em>(your name) drop-down menu and click <strong>Visit My Account</strong>.</li>
<li>Next to <em>Domains</em>, click<strong> Launch</strong>.</li>
<li>Place a check mark in the box next to the domain you wish to transfer.</li>
<li>In the <em>Domains</em> menu bar, select&nbsp;<strong>Contacts</strong> &gt; <strong>Contact Information</strong>.</li>
<li>When the new window pops up, review and/or update the contact information for accuracy. There are four tabs to review:

<ul><li>Registrant</li>
<li>Administrative</li>
<li>Technical</li>
<li>Billing</li></ul>
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<li>Click <strong>OK</strong> when your changes are complete.</li>
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Step 2: Remove Privacy Protection from the Domain
<p>If privacy protection is enabled on the domain name when the transfer request is initiated, the domain transfer will automatically fail. All WHOIS information must be publically visible in order for the transfer to go through successfully.
<p>Privacy protection can be removed by logging into your DomainsByProxy account and following the instructions in the following article:</p>
<ul><li><a href="http://support.godaddy.com/help/article/1625/canceling-private-registration-for-your-domain-names" target="_blank">Canceling Private Registration for Your Domain Names</a></li></ul>

Step 3: Unlock the Domain
<p>If the domain name is locked, the transfer request will automatically fail as the domain must be unlocked prior to initiating the transfer. To unlock the domain:</p>
<ol><li>Log into your GoDaddy account.</li>
<li>At the top of the page, hover over the <em>Hi, Customer </em>(your name) drop-down menu and click <strong>Visit My Account</strong>.</li>
<li>Next to <em>Domains</em>, click<strong> Launch</strong>.</li>
<li>Place a check mark in the box of the domain you wish to unlock.</li>
<li>In the <em>Domains</em> menu bar, click the&nbsp;<strong>Lock icon</strong>.</li>
<li>In the&nbsp;pop-up, click <strong>Off</strong>.</li>
<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Save</strong>.</li>
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Step 4: Request EPP/Authorization Code
<p>Most domain registrars require an EPP/authorization code in order to transfer a domain name. This provides an extra layer of security and protects against unauthorized transfers. To request an EPP/authorization code:</p>
<ol><li>Log into your GoDaddy account.</li>
<li>At the top of the page, hover over the <em>Hi, Customer </em>(your name) drop-down menu and click <strong>Visit My Account</strong>.</li>
<li>Next to <em>Domains</em>, click <strong>Launch</strong>.</li>
<li>Click on the domain name that you wish to get the code for.</li>
<li>In the<em> Settings</em> tab, navigate to the <em>Authorization Code</em> section.</li>
<li>Click the <strong>Email my code</strong> link.</li>
<li>In the pop-up, click&nbsp;<strong>Send</strong>.</li>
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