How to Transfer a Domain From Namecheap to Porkbun

Want to learn how to transfer a domain from Namecheap to Porkbun? We’re excited to welcome you aboard, so let's get started!

Steps to Transfer a Domain From Namecheap

Grab an authorization code (also known as an EPP code) from Namecheap. This code is a single-use password that allows you to transfer your domain to another registrar. According to Namecheap's guide on transferring domains away, this code will be sent to the email address listed as the "Registrant" contact email for your domain.

After getting the authorization code from Namecheap, 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 copy/paste the authorization code given to you by Namecheap. 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 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!

How to Speed Up Pending Domain Transfers from Namecheap

Once the transfer is processing successfully (you can review info on checking transfer statuses here), you would normally need to wait between 5-7 days for the transfer to complete. However, Namecheap allows you to "approve" the transfer, which will speed things up considerably.

After submitting your request to transfer a domain from Namecheap to Porkbun, you should receive an email from Namecheap containing a transfer confirmation request. In that email, look for a link that will take you to your Namecheap account where you can click to "APPROVE" the transfer. Once that's done, your domain transfer to Porkbun should complete within the next 24 hours.

Potential Domain Transfer Issues

There are a few scenarios where you simply can't transfer a domain from Namecheap 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 Namecheap first before transferring it to Porkbun to prevent any interruption of service. You can always contact Namecheap's support team to confirm whether or not your domain will transfer to another registrar successfully.
Additionally, if you renew an already-expired domain at Namecheap, 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.

We're thrilled you chose to move your domain to Porkbun! Please feel free to get in touch with our support team if you run into any issues transferring your domain from Namecheap to Porkbun.