If you want to transfer your domain name from the original domain name registrar to another registrar, you must obtain a transfer key from the original domain name registrar. A transfer key is also known as a transfer code. The transfer key proves that you own the domain name and have permissions to transfer the domain name. This topic describes how to obtain the transfer key for a domain name.

Limits

A transfer key is required for transferring a domain name both to and from Alibaba Cloud. To transfer a domain name to Alibaba Cloud, you must obtain the transfer key from the original domain name registrar. To transfer a domain name out of Alibaba Cloud, you must obtain a transfer key from Alibaba Cloud. The following conditions must be met if you want to obtain a transfer key when you transfer a domain name out of Alibaba Cloud:
  • The current domain name registrar must be Alibaba Cloud.
  • The domain name must have been registered at least 60 days ago.
  • It must be more than 60 days since the domain name was transferred to Alibaba Cloud.
  • It must be more than 45 days before the expiration date of the renewed domain name that previously expired.
  • The status of the domain name must be normal at the transfer time. The domain name is in the Transfer Prohibited state. The domain name does not have overdue payments, and is not in any arbitration or legal proceedings. The identity of the registrant is clear, without any disputes.

Procedure

The procedure of A transfer key is required for transferring a domain name both to and from Alibaba Cloud. To transfer a domain name to Alibaba Cloud, you must obtain the transfer key from the original domain name registrar. To transfer a domain name out of Alibaba Cloud, you must obtain a transfer key from Alibaba Cloud. The following conditions must be met is as follows:

  1. Log on to the Domains console.
  2. On the Domain Name List page, find the target domain name, and click Manage in the Action column.
  3. In the left-side navigation pane, click Domain Transfer-Out.
  4. Check the registrant's email address, and then click Next.
    Note The registrant's email address must be available because the transfer key for the domain name will be sent to this email address. If the Registrant Email address is incorrect, click Change Email next to Registrant Email to change the email address.
  5. Obtain and enter the Email Verification Code, and then click Next.
    Note To ensure the stability and security of the system, when you obtain the transfer key, in about one minute, the system will automatically send the transfer key to the email address of the registrant for confirmation.
    • If no transfer key is received, click Resend Transfer Code.
    • If the email address of the registrant is incorrect, click Registrant Email to change the email address.

What to do next

Transfer a domain name to Alibaba Cloud or Transfer a domain name from Alibaba Cloud to another registrar.