How to Transfer a Domain from Dynadot to Porkbun

So, you want to learn how to transfer a domain from Dynadot to Porkbun? Let’s do it!

Steps to Transfer a Domain from Dynadot

Unlock Your Domain at Dynadot:

Log into your Dynadot Account. On the main homepage, you should see a quick list of domains you have under management with them and the ability to unlock your domain via the lock symbol.

Alternatively, you can navigate to your "Manage Domains" setting on the left-hand side under "My Domains"

From there, you can find the same ability to unlock your desired domain for transfer:

In the pop-up window that appears after clicking the lock symbol, select "Unlock Domain"

Get Your Authorization Code:

On your "Manage Domains" page, once the domain is unlocked, click on the domain name. This will open up a management page with a "Settings tab"

In the list of settings, navigate to "Authorization Code" and click the copy button next to the provided code.

Bad Authcode?

If you first submit the transfer on Porkbun and receive a "Bad Authcode" notice from us, you can generate a new code from this same section:

Submit Your Transfer Request at Porkbun:

Sign into your Porkbun Account. On the top left of any Porkbun page, click the TRANSFER link:

Enter your domain name and the authorization code you received from Dynadot. Once submitted, continue to checkout to finalize the transfer request.

For more information on transferring domains into Porkbun, view our handy guide here!

Don't Like Waiting? Peep How to Speed Up Domain Transfers!

Now that you’ve initiated the domain transfer from Dynadot, it can take up to five business days to complete. Fortunately for you, Dynadot usually doesn't make you wait five days.

In fact, they should send an email to the primary contact for your Dynadot account asking to approve the transfer. It may take a little time for this email to be delivered while their system catches up with the transfer request. Once it's approved, the transfer should finish within the same day.

Possible Issues When Transferring a Domain

There are a few scenarios where you simply can't transfer a domain from Dynadot 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.

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.