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USD - International
Short answer
International domains such as .com, .net, .org and .africa usually take 5 to 7 days, because the old registrar has that long to release them. Zimbabwe's .co.zw and other .zw domains need an application to the Zimbabwean registry; ask our team and we'll help.
| Domain | Typical transfer time | Adds a year? |
|---|---|---|
| .com, .net, .org, .info | 5 to 7 days | Yes |
| .africa | Usually 5 to 7 days | Usually yes |
| .co.zw and other .zw | Ask our team | Ask our team |
| Other international extensions | Usually 5 to 7 days | Usually yes |
Why international transfers take a while
For .com and similar domains, the current registrar has up to five days to approve or refuse the transfer. Many approve earlier, and some email you so you can approve it yourself and move things along.
Will my website go offline?
No. A transfer only changes who you pay for the domain. Your nameservers stay the same, so your website and email carry on working during and after the move.
What can hold it up
- The domain is still locked at the old registrar.
- The EPP code was typed wrongly. Copy and paste it instead (see what an EPP code is).
- The domain was registered or transferred in the last 60 days (international domains).
- The owner’s email address on the domain is out of date, so the approval email never arrives.
Start your move on our domain transfer page, or read how to transfer your domain.