How to Transfer a Domain From Porkbun to Another Registrar

You want to transfer a domain from Porkbun to another registrar? We’re sorry to see you go! No hard feelings. If you are ever dissatisfied with your new registrar, or you just miss us, it’s easy to transfer a domain to Porkbun once again.

Now, before we start, please answer the following questions:

Was your domain first registered 60 or more days ago? If so, great! If not, you’ll need to wait until the 60-day mark before transferring it away from Porkbun. We feel your pain, but them’s the rules.
Has your domain been with Porkbun for at least 60 days? Same deal as above. ICANN rules say a domain must stay at one registrar for 60 days before it can be transferred to another. Please note that if you become dissatisfied with your new registrar, you’ll need to wait 60 days to transfer your domain back to Porkbun for the same reason.
Do you actually need to transfer the domain? You don't have to transfer your domain away in order to use a website you've built with another provider. You can instead choose to "point" your domain at your web hosting provider with DNS records or nameservers, so you can keep your domain registered with Porkbun and save money on renewal fees. Check out this guide for more information on how to make that choice.

Preparing to Transfer a Domain From Porkbun

Locate your domain by navigating to the Domain Management page. Click on the green lock icon to the right of your domain name. You'll see a loading icon, and after a moment that icon should change to a gray "unlocked" status.

Grab the authorization code (also called an EPP key) to provide to your new registrar. From Domain Management, click the Details drop-down list and select "Get Authorization Code."

get domain authorization code

A window will pop up with your key listed under "Auth Code."

Domain transfer authorization code menu

Initiate the Domain Transfer

In another tab or window, connect to your new registrar and begin the process of transferring your domain. When asked for your authorization code, copy and paste the code you retrieved in the previous step.

Once the transfer is confirmed at the new registrar, it will transfer about 5 days later. You can accelerate this process once the transfer is confirmed at the new registrar by returning to the "Registrar Transfer" area and clicking "Approve Transfer Out."