How to Transfer a Domain from Network Solutions to Porkbun

Transferring a domain can seem intimidating, but we're here to help. We'll show you how to transfer your domain from Network Solutions to Porkbun. Let's do it!

In this guide:

Steps to transfer a domain from Network Solutions
Can I speed up my transfer?
Possible issues when transferring a domain

Steps to transfer a domain from Network Solutions

Log in to your Network Solutions account that contains the domain you're transferring. After doing so, follow their guide to unlock your domain and request the authorization code. This code is also sometimes referred to as an "EPP" code.

Network Solutions will send an email containing the authorization code to you within 24 hours. This will be sent to the email address you have specified as the "Registrant" contact email on your domain.

After getting your domain's authorization code, the next step is to initiate the transfer on Porkbun. You can go to porkbun.com/transfer or click on the "TRANSFER" link at the top of our website to find the page.

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

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 live 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.

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

You can refer to our guide on what various transfer statuses mean to make sure your transfer is processing successfully.

Can I speed up my transfer?

Once the transfer is processing successfully (you can review info on checking transfer statuses here), you can typically expect to wait between 5-7 days for the transfer to complete. However, some registrars will allow you to expedite the transfer, either directly from your account or by approving the transfer via email.

Our recommendation is to wait for an email from Network Solutions to see if they will allow you to "approve" the transfer, which will get it to go through more quickly. If you don't receive that email, you may need to wait the full 5-7 days for the transfer to complete, or you can try contacting the Network Solutions support team to request that the transfer be expedited.

Possible issues when transferring a domain

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 Network Solutions first before transferring it to Porkbun to prevent any interruption of service. You can always contact the Network Solutions support team to confirm whether or not your domain will transfer to another registrar successfully.
Additionally, if you renew an already-expired domain at Network Solutions, 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 of registration at a maximum (at one time, that is) sometimes the registry won't allow transfers that already have nine years of registration.

We're thrilled to have you join us at Porkbun! Please feel free to get in touch with our support team if you run into any issues transferring your domain from Network Solutions to Porkbun.