Domain transfers will be outright rejected if:

* the domain name is locked (this tutorial will show you how to unlock your domain name)

* the domain name was registered or transferred in the past 60 days

* the authorization code provided is invalid (this tutorial will show you how to obtain the authorization code)

* the domain name is in redemption

* there is an unresolved domain dispute (a form of registrar lock)

.com
.net
.info
.org
.tv
.us
.me
.biz
.tel

Other top-level domains, such as .AT domains, have a slightly different transfer process. For example, you do not need to unlock .AT domain names or obtain an authorization code.

*The .UK and .CA registries only allow domain privacy if the domain registrant / owner is an individual. Organizations cannot have privacy enabled.

Click on Panel to log into your account.

Log in with your web id and password.

Click on Manage Domains.

Click on Registrations.

Click on Whois Info.

If WHOIS privacy is enabled then ensure a current email address is entered in the "Forward email to:" box. Alternatively, you can use your own contact info.

Click on the update button if any changes have been made to the domain contacts.

A Success message is displayed after updating contact information.

Click on Yes under Locked.

Click OK.

Click on Reg. Transfer.

Record your Auth Code.

If you made changes to your domain contact information, use a WHOIS look up tool to verify that the new contact information has propagated. Changes to domain names might take a couple of hours to appear. You can perform a WHOIS look up using the following websites: http://www.smartwhois.com/ or http://whois.domaintools.com/

Now that your domain is prepared for the transfer, you can start the process of bringing the domain to Hover. Click on this link for a step by step tutorial.

DreamHost will automatically deny any transfers that have not been manually approved after they receive the transfer request from the registry.

DreamHost will send you an email, similar to the one above, with a link you need to visit to approve the transfer request.

Click on the Approve button.

Click OK.

A Success message will be displayed after you approve your transfer. Now all you need to do is sit back and wait for the transfer to finish. It may still take a few days to complete.
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