How to Transfer a Domain From Epik to Porkbun

Want to initiate an Epik domain transfer to Porkbun? We’re excited to welcome you aboard, so let's get started!

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Log in to your account at Epik and unlock your domain. This guide from Epik will show you how.
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Grab an authorization code (also known as an EPP code) from Epik. This key is a single-use password that allows you to transfer your domain to another registrar. According to Epik's guide (linked in step 1), this code should be sent to the email address listed as the "Registrant" contact for your domain.
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After getting the authorization code from Epik, initiate your domain transfer on Porkbun.

In the "Domain Name" field, enter your domain name (without "www" in front of it). In the "Auth Code" field, type or paste the authorization code given to you by Epik. Then, click on the "Submit" button.

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You'll see a couple of additional options that give you control over WHOIS privacy and automatic renewal. If you want to keep your contact info private and ensure your domains renew automatically, leave these boxes blank. Click on "Add Transfers to Cart".

Warning

If you have an existing website, email service, or other DNS service set up on your domain, be aware that you might need to perform extra steps to ensure your site does not go down when the transfer completes. This guide explains more.

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The transfer(s) will be added to your cart and you will be redirected there automatically. From the cart, click on "Continue to Billing" to pay for your transfers and complete the process. Woohoo!

Waiting Period for Domain Transfers

Now that you’ve started to transfer a domain from Epik to Porkbun, it can take up to seven (7) business days to complete. You can check on the status of pending transfers by logging into your Porkbun account and clicking "Transfer" in the navigation bar at the top of the page. Check out our guide for more information on what specific transfer statuses mean.

Potential Domain Transfer Issues

There are a few scenarios where you simply can't transfer a domain from Epik to Porkbun — or anywhere else.

  • Was your domain first registered fewer than 60 days ago? If so, you’ll need to wait until the 60-day mark before transferring it to Porkbun. We feel your pain, but our hands are tied.
  • Was your domain transferred fewer than 60 days ago? Same deal as above. ICANN rules say a domain must stay at one registrar for 60 days before it can be transferred to another.
  • Did your domain expire recently, or is it about to expire? If it’s close, you may want to renew your domain at Epik first before transferring it to Porkbun to prevent any interruption of service. Please note that Epik domain transfers can take up to seven days to complete, per their support article. Please contact Epik support for a definite answer about whether your expired domain will transfer in time. 
  • Additionally, if you renew an already-expired domain at Epik, then transfer the domain to Porkbun within 45 days, your registration may not be extended for an additional year. For more information, check out our guide "Do I Lose Domain Registration Time If I Transfer Domains?"
  • Does your domain already have more than nine years of registration? Since domains can only ever have ten years registration max, sometimes the registry won't allow transfers that already have nine years of registration.

Welcome to the Bun! Please feel free to get in touch with our support team if you run into any issues transferring your domain to Porkbun.

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