Before you can transfer your domain name registered with Network Solutions to us, you need to prepare your domain name so it will successfully complete the transfer process.
If your domain name is not registered with Network Solutions, visit Transferring Your Domain From Another Registrar for instructions for other registrars.
To make sure your domain name can be transferred, confirm that:
Note: Some registrars prevent domain names from transferring away if the contact information associated with a domain was updated within 60 days.
Get an authorization code (also known as an EPP code or transfer key) from your current registrar, if required. Some domain name extensions, primarily country-code top-level domain names (ccTLDs), do not require an authorization code.
To obtain the authorization code from Network Solutions
Contact Network Solutions support at 888-642-9675 if you haven't received the authorization code after 24 hours.
By default, all domains registered with Network Solutions are placed in "Domain Protect" status, which displayed as "Registrar-Lock" at the registry. Before a domain transfer is requested, the lock must be removed and the registry status verified as "Active."
To unlock your domain name
Note: It may take 24 hours before our system identifies and recognizes the status change.
Purchase a domain name transfer from our website. If the extension you want to transfer is not listed, you cannot transfer the domain name to us.
When you purchase the transfer, select one of the following nameserver options:
When you have successfully prepared your domain name to be transferred, see Transfer my domain to ITEGY for information on completing the domain name transfer with us.