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Transferring an existing domain name to Webtions is easy and you can immediately take advantage of Webtions services for your existing domains or to renew your domain at our low prices. All you need to do is go to our transfer page by clicking the Transfer Domain link on the navigation menu or click here.

Complete the following steps to initiate a domain transfer to Webtions

Step 1
In the domain search text box, enter the domain name and select the domain extension from the drop down list. Click "Look up" to search the domain name and whether it is available to transfer. (Please note: domain names that are within a 30 period to expiry cannot be transferred).

Step 2
Enter the domain Authorization Key. (Also known as the "Domain Password", "Domain Secret", "Auth Key", "EPP Auth Key" or UDAI.) To get your authorization key, contact your domain registration company

Step3
Once you have entered the appropriate information / options just click on the "Update Cart" button to proceed to checkout. From here you can review your order and checkout.


Domain Name Status
Make sure the Status of your domain is "OK". You can check this via a 'whois lookup', but if you are not sure about how to do this please contact our customer support or click here to search your domain name in the "Who Is" look up.


How long does it take to transfer a domain?
The transfer process may vary according to the type of domain you are submitting for transfer. Typically its betwwen 5-7 days for .co.in domains and up to 8 days for .com.


Will it cost me to transfer my domain name to Webtions?
domain transfer is free, but domain names require a year added to the licence period during the transfer which extends the expiry date by a year and the cost is same as that of 1 year registration or renwal.

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