How To Transfer Domains From NameSilo 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 NameSilo to SeekaHost.

Before you start the process of transferring domains from NameSilo to SeekaHost, you should check that the following conditions apply.

1. The domains which are expired cannot be transferred. Before transferring, you should renew the domains.
2. The domains you have registered in NameSilo must be more than 60 days old. (It’s common for any domain registrar).
3. Recent domain transfers to dyandot, are not allowed to make the transfer to other domain registrars.
4. The domains under the status of ‘Buy Lock’ and ‘Auction Lock’ are not allowed for transfer.

Steps to transfer domains from NameSilo

STEP 1: Login

Login to your NameSilo account.

STEP 2: Manage Domains

At first, click on ‘Manage All Domains’ to view the list of all domains.

To start a transfer, the domain must be unlocked. To unlock, you must select the checkbox which is near to the domain and click on ‘Unlock Domains’.

STEP 3: Auth Code

Authorization code (EPP Code) is very much necessary while transferring the domains. After unlocking the domains, the EPP code will be available for the domain which must be used at your new registrar.

STEP 4: Whois Privacy

Before beginning the transfer of domains, check ‘Whois’ information for the domains. To check, click on the particular domain to be transferred and you will be able to see in the option ‘Privacy Setting’.

STEP 5: Transfer Manager

On the same page, click on ‘Transfer Manager’ on the right side of the dashboard and scroll down. You can see the list of domains in the transfer list which is available on the ‘Pending Outbound Transfer’ option. After the submission of the email for the transfer of domains the transfer will be started. Once you have received the EPP Code your registered mail id. You can start the process at your destination registrar, as mentioned in the following steps.

Transfer your domains to SeekaHost:

You can transfer your domain to SeekaHost only after receiving the Authorization Code.

STEP 1: Register

Visit SeekaHost.in and click “Transfer a Domain” to enter the domain name.

STEP 2: Transfer Domains

Under the Domains section Drop-Down, Select “Transfer Domains to Us”.

STEP 3 – Enter EPP Code

Enter the domain name and click transfer. Now enter the EPP code you have received from your previous registrar to validate the transfer process.

STEP 4 – Enter DNS Management and ID Protection

DNS Management (Free) and ID protection of your choice. Enabling ID Protection will restrict the 3^rd party from seeing your details with WHOIS information.

STEP 5 – Nameserver Update

Confirm the nameservers updated and click ‘continue’.

STEP 6 – Create a New Account

Under Billing Details, click ‘Create a New Account‘ if you are new user. Update the same contact information which was given in your domain whois contact information.

STEP 7 – Review & Checkout

On the Review and Checkout page, choose the payment method and click ‘checkout‘ to proceed with the payment.

On the payment method, click Apply from credit balance if you have any balance or click Do not apply and choose the debit/credit card or debit/credit card Subscription or PayPal method and proceed with the payment.

STEP 8 – Transfer Status

Check the Transfer Status in the Domain section. ‘Pending Transfer‘ tells that the domain transfer has been initiated from our end.

Additional Notes:

1. First Transfer Approve mail will be sent to you by us and Second Transfer Approve mail will be sent by the old registrar.

2. If domain transfer is not approved by you within 5 days, the transfer might be cancelled or approved automatically based on the registry.

3. You need to approve the second transfer approve mail within 5 days received from the old registrar.

4. Check your Email account for the Domain Transfer approval link in the mail (Inbox, Spam/junk folder).

5. For the domain transfer to be completed, it might take minimum 24 hours to 7 days from the date you have processed the payments at SeekaHost (Destination Registrar).

Instructions about Nameservers and DNS Record:

1. Your website will not face any downtime if domain is pointed to hosting custom or private nameservers.

2. If your domain uses system DNS and updated with DNS records (mail record, TXT and CNAME), old registrar will delete the domain from their DNS zone shortly after the transfer completes.

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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 the client area dashboard or email [email protected]. For immediate interaction or guidelines, contact our support team available in Live Chat at the right bottom corner of the website.