Domaining Biz

One of the most important things you can do for your pocketbook is to transfer your domains away from Network Solutions.  There are many good registrars out there that will charge you a reasonable fee and provide you with decent customer service.  Here’s the steps:

1. Initiate the transfer at the registrar you will be transferring your domain to
2. Sign into your account at Network Solutions
3. Check your email address on your profile and verify it is valid
4. Check your domain and verify it has been at least 60 days since registration AND the domain’s registration is not due to expire within the next 7 days
5. Click Manage Domain Names, then click on the domain in account management
6. Click “Turn Off or Request Authorization Code” in the Domain Details row. (This could potentially say ON instead of OFF)
7. VERY IMPORTANT!!!! Choose “Leave Domain Protect Off”  (Domain must be unlocked to transfer it) 
8. VERY IMPORTANT!!! Check the box that says “Request Authorization Code” (You won’t get your code if you don’t check this box)
9.  Save
10. Check your email for your EPP code. You should have the mail within a minute or two. If you don’t see it, check your junkmail folder.
11. Go to your new registrar and enter the EPP code.  Your domain should transfer within a few hours.