How To Transfer Domains From GoDaddy To SeekaHost?
By Surya
SeekaHost provides you an easy way of transferring your domains from other domain registrars to us. In this article, we have guided you on how to transfer domains from GoDaddy to SeekaHost.
Before following the steps to transfer the domains from GoDaddy to SeekaHost, you have to make sure the following conditions apply.
The domain you have registered in GoDaddy must be more than 60 days old.
Before placing the transfer request with us, you’ll need to obtain an Auth Code from GoDaddy and also make sure that the domain is unlocked.
Check whether the registered email id is still active to receive the Auth Code.
Unlock GoDaddy Domain
STEP 1: Login
Log in to your GoDaddy account
STEP 2: Manage All
Next to ‘Domains’ click ‘Manage All’ .
STEP 3: Unlock Domains
Now, select the domain to unlock. Click on ‘Settings’. Under the settings menu, click on ‘Unlock Domain’.
Obtain GoDaddy Auth Code
STEP 1: Domain Settings
Select the domain for which you need an Auth Code and click on ‘Domain Settings’.
STEP 2: Authorization Code
Scroll down to ‘Additional Settings’ and click on ‘Get Authorization Code’. The Auth Code will be sent to the registered email id of your domain.
Disable GoDaddy Whois Privacy Protection ( If Applicable)
If your domains are enabled with Whois Privacy Protection Service, you will also need to disable it. When GoDaddy Privacy Protection is enabled, it’s against their policy to allow domain transfer.
Accepting GoDaddy Transfer
Once the transfer has been placed and the process has been initiated at the registry level, you should be able to accept the transfer on GoDaddy’s side to speed up the process.
Login to your Account Manager, click on ‘Manage’ next to ‘Domains’. From the ‘Domains’ menu, select transfers.
Click on ‘Pending Transfers Out’ and select the domain name you are transferring out of GoDaddy. Select ‘Accept’ and click ‘Ok’. The request will be processed in 15 minutes.
Transfer your domains to SeekHost:
You can transfer your domain to SeekHost only after receiving the Authorization Code.
STEP 1: Register
You have to be a registered user in SeekaHost. Steps for Creating Account in SeekaHost.
STEP 2: Transfer Domains
Under ‘Domains’ Drop-Down, select ‘Transfer Domains to Us’, fill the domain and click on ‘Check Availability’.
STEP 3: Add To Cart
If your domain is already registered, it will be shown as ‘Available! Order Now’. Select that domain to be transferred and click on ‘Add to Cart’.
STEP 4: Enter the Code
Enter the Auth Code which you have received from your previous registrar and update the cart.
You can select DNS Management and Email Forwarding as they are free, whereas ID protection is of your choice. Enabling ID protection will restrict the 3rd party from seeing your personal details with WhoIs information.
For the domain transfer to get completed, it might take a maximum of 7 to 14 days from the date you have processed the payments at SeekaHost (Destination Registrar).
If you are a registered user in SeekaHost and have any queries to be clarified or issues to be sorted, you can raise a ticket through client area dashboard or email to [email protected] For immediate interaction or guidelines, contact our support team available in LiveChat at the right bottom corner of the website.