A Step By Step Guide to Transfer Domains Out Of GoDaddy

I just transferred my 47 domains out of GoDaddy. I've been meaning to do it for awhile --- primarily because the price keeps inching up and because I find their advertising and use of spokeswomen sort of distasteful.<p>Seeing Jillian Michael's face when I'm buying a domain or setting up DNS records for a client is pretty much the last thing I want to see.<p>I guess you could say SOPA was the last straw. Transferring 47 domains cost a pretty penny, but it feels really good to leave that circus behind.<p>I went with Namecheap, primarily because I've heard good things about them and this blog post made it easy. I like how simple and snappy their web site is. Much quicker and easier to use than Godaddy...and no Jillian Michaels staring me down.

After you get your EPP codes entered and GoDaddy is notified that you intend to transfer the domain, you can either wait 5 days for GoDaddy to release the domain, or you can go in and immediately accept the transfer by following these instructions: <a href="http://support.godaddy.com/help/6040?locale=en" rel="nofollow">http://support.godaddy.com/help/6040?locale=en</a><p>Then it's just a matter of waiting for everything to finalize. I started the process this morning and it still isn't finalized.

As noted elsewhere, it's the hosting plans that they make their money from, and so that's what I'd aim to transfer. So I've got a two-part question:<p>1) How does one transfer all the DNS information, including the A and MX records (anything else I need?)? Is this all provider-specific? Or can they just port in the existing data?<p>2) When I'm ready, I'd want to set up a web site, and especially a mail server. Any recommendations? (I know this has been asked plenty in the past, but this seems a good time to make a list excluding GoDaddy)

<a href="https://dnsimple.com/" rel="nofollow">https://dnsimple.com/</a> has a 50% off special for transferring domains off of GoDaddy. They may not be the cheapest (it's $3 a month to host 10 domains + yearly cost for the domain registration), but they have fantastic support and are super simple to use.

If you're transferring to Namecheap, you can combine both the domain name and the EPP code on the same line (comma separated). That'll save you a step of having to re-submit it for each domain.

Note that you also have to disable domains-by-proxy (domain privacy) if you have it on any domains before they can be transferred.

This is awesome, everyone says to transfer, but most people won't because it's too much of a hassle. This helps alleviate that barrier. I've just tweeted this and will email my friends too. We nerds are a kind of multiplier effect. GoDaddy, you're days are numbered.

This is a great step by step guide for transferring domains. Exactly what I needed (I tried earlier and quickly got lost!)<p>I do have a question for anyone who could help: Can I transfer a domain which is set to expire in 2019? And, are there typically fees for transferring a domain?

I'm not sure whether it was the HN posting, but it seems Tumblr is not coping with the amount of traffic. Whilst that isn't all that interesting, I just wanted to say kudos for having a link to charity on the error page:<p><pre><code> We're very sorry Our servers are over capacity and certain pages may be temporarily unavailable. We're working quickly to resolve the issue. In the meantime, please consider donating to the Red Cross to help those in Japan who are in need of support. </code></pre> Unfortunately, the link provided is broken:<p><a href="http://www.ifrc.org/en/get-involved/donate/donation-japan" rel="nofollow">http://www.ifrc.org/en/get-involved/donate/donation-japan</a><p>Anyone from Tumblr watching?

The site seems down for me, but Google has a cache:<p><a href="http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:1BOfAgmNnuAJ:blog.jeffepstein.me/post/14629857835/a-step-by-step-guide-to-transfer-domains-out-of-godaddy+&#38;cd=1&#38;hl=en&#38;ct=clnk&#38;gl=us" rel="nofollow">http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:1BOfAgm...</a>

This review is really preventing me from going with namecheap... <a href="http://www.webhostingreviews.com/namecheap-reviews.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.webhostingreviews.com/namecheap-reviews.htm</a><p>can someone advise?

For those looking for alternatives, it is worth noting MediaTemple's unofficial position on this topic: <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/demian_sellfors/status/149950134556426240" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/#!/demian_sellfors/status/149950134556426...</a><p>(Demian Sellfors is the CEO.)

The irony is that godaddy has the fastest transfer out I've ever experienced with almost realtime acks if your receiving registrar supports it.<p>(and I've used nearly a dozen registrars, not just resellers)<p>You can be out in under 4 hours, all depends on how fast the registry responds.

Thanks for the guide! I've got 21 domains at Godaddy and I've started transferring the inactive ones as a test. Once I've got a feel for the process I'll start moving the ones that have DNS entries with GoDaddy as well.

namecheap adds 1 year to your existing expiration date when you switch. Nothing to do on your part. No need to contact support with the question like I did.

Just transferred 40 domains off of GoDaddy using this. Thanks.

This is great and all but I don't really see a boycott as being such an effective solution.<p>The problem with boycotts is they are based on the following things:<p>1) The spending power of the boycotter. 2) The potential spend of the boycotter on the relevant service/product. 3) The amount of influence you have over others to boycott.<p>So whilst you can move your handful of personal domains that you were using for your hobby website or small startup elsewhere, the biggest spenders on domains I would imagine are going to be medium-large businesses.<p>These are much more cautious to join a boycott unless there is obvious PR benefit (e.g fairtrade or animal testing free products spring to mind) because they are beholden to shareholders and are generally conservative when it comes to changing suppliers unless there is a clear cost-benefit. The only people in the organization that are likely to care about this will be the techies who unless they are the CIO/CTO do not have the influence to affect domain purchasing decisions.<p>The conversation probably goes approximately like this:<p>Boss: Good day underling! Please secure us the following list of 100 domain names from the great godaddy, lord of the DNS!<p>Techie: But sir , we shouldn't use godaddy. There is an active boycott because of SOPA, how about company X instead?<p>Boss: What is this SOPA of which you speak?<p>Techie: <i>explains SOPA</i><p>Boss: Damn hippies! I neither understand nor care for their plight, godaddy is cheaper and we already have an account with them. I know not of this company X, do they advertise at the superbowl?<p>Techie: but...<p>Boss: Please do as I command and grace godaddy with our pieces of silver.<p>Techie: <i>enters company credit card details at godaddy.com</i>

Great post. We're in the process of transferring 50+ domains from GoDaddy.

Our domain was registered through Google and they stuck it on GoDaddy. Working on getting it transferred safely. Nice post Jeff!

This is the straw that broke the camel's back. I just migrated my 44 domains to NameCheap.<p>Use the "sopasucks" discount code, it takes $1.99 off each .com domain. For some reason, .me transfers are much more expensive than .com transfers: $19.99 vs $8.98

I really wish I had a spare $754 ($681 with code) to transfer all my dumb domain names.

I've been wanting to move away from GoDaddy for awhile now. I only went to GoDaddy in the first place over 10 years ago because they were the cheapest place. Since then, their prices have risen, their interface has become horrible, their up-selling has become unbearable, and their TV advertisements annoy me.<p>I believe that their support of the SOPA could be looked at as their last straw for me. I'm planning on moving all of my domains on Dec 29 unless they change their stance on SOPA. However, even if they did change their stance I don't think it could really save me as a customer considering all of the other aforementioned issues.

How long does the transfer process take? Also, what about DNS configurations?

Count me in for about 14 or so plus SSL certs and other fun.<p>What a windfall for Namecheap.

Just transfered out 34 domains. Thanks for the export instructions!

Quick tip, you can use the promo code 'switch2nc' to save a dollar off each transfer.<p>(I am not affiliated with namecheap, the promo code or anything related. I am just cheap :-p)

The tutorial took about 10 minutes to complete for my domains. I've been on the look out for an easy way to leave GoDaddy for a while now. Thank you!

Anyone familiar with any good registrars that support both .me and .it domains?<p>EDIT: gandi.net looks like the best bet if anyone else needs both .me and .it.

I'm so confused. How does GoDaddy dominate the domain market? I guess those Superbowl Dollars are in proper use...?

Huge believer of voting with your pocket. We have just submitted to have the last 247 GoDaddy domains transferred.

Just transferred (recovered/save/gavelife) (well, just) 3 domains out of GoDaddy. Rest of my domains are gathering dust elsewhere, but I am happy that this marks the end of my relationship with the nasty GoDaddy. Best wishes to them with their skimpy dress ads on SupBowl!

Also, item of note for these instructions. GoDaddy auth codes sometimes contain commas, so they'll export as quoted values.<p>The domain,authcode trick in the bulk form doesn't work. Make sure to enter the unquoted auth codes for those domains in the cart during transfer.

So much good info here in the comments and in Jeff's post. I'll be moving my domains ASAP!

I just setup a tumblr for anyone interested, i'll keep count for those that want to submit: goodbyegodaddy.tumblr.com<p><a href="http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3384048" rel="nofollow">http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3384048</a>

GoDaddy will stay in business while ad syndicates continue to accept their money. Is there an ad syndicate that allows you to specifically black-list companies? Some kind of 'ethical ad' startup?

Don't for get to ask your credit card provider to reverse your GoDaddy Payment- the SOPA-enabled chargeback is the real nightmare for internet companies.

I need a similar guide for register.com I have one very old domain stuck there because I lost access to email address with which I registered there.

We'll be transferring ~30 domains later today.

couldn't access the link, but i noticed that godaddy puts a lock on domain transfers by default, after removing the lock, my current registrar, iwantmyname.com, asked for a $10 transfer fee. i'll probably wait until they catch onto the fact that there's a mass exodus from godaddy and give free transfers :)

Can someone please provide advice for SSL? I don't think it's as easy? Am I stuck for SSL?

I've been having trouble accessing this page for the last hour. Oh, tumblr.

6 domains for me.

I only have one domain =(<p>Transferring anyway :)

Thank you!

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