Domain Transfer In - Approve Transfer

Why Approval Is RequiredDomain transfers require explicit confirmation from your current registrar (such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, or IONOS) to protect against unauthorized changes. You must manually approve the transfer either through your email inbox or your registrar’s dashboard. If no action is taken, the transfer may auto-approve after 5–7 days, depending on the registrar’s policy.

How to Approve the

Transfer at Your RegistrarHere’s how to approve the transfer depending on who your registrar is: GoDaddyOption 1: Email ApprovalOption 2: Dashboard ApprovalNamecheapTransfer a domain out of Namecheap. IONOSDomain Transfer Out of IonosSign in to IONOSGo to Domains & SSLClick on the domain you’re transferringLook for a Pending Transfer prompt or email instructionsApprove the transfer when promptedWhat Happens After ApprovalOnce you approve the transfer: Your domain is moved under our registrar partner (Cloudflare)You’ll see it listed under Internal Domains in your accountYou can manage DNS, renewals, and billing right inside our platformThe Manage button becomes active so you can take further actionsIf the Transfer Is RejectedYour transfer can be rejected if: You manually cancel itYour registrar blocks it (e.g., 60-day lock)You don’t approve it in timeWhen this happens: The domain status shows as RejectedThe Transfer to Us button reappears so you can try againFAQs1.

Can I transfer my domain back to another registrar later? Yes but typically, you’ll need to wait 60 days after the last transfer, per ICANN rules. 2. Will transferring my domain cause downtime?

Not if DNS records are accurately reviewed and migrated before the transfer. Always cross-check. Previous Steps / Related ArticlesDomain Transfer In - Eligibility CheckDomain Transfer In - Review DNS RecordsDomain Transfer In - Finalize TransferIf you have any questions or run into issues during your domain transfer, feel free to reach out to our support team from the help icon in your account.