Introduction
Domain transfer is a common operation in the online world. This process involves changing the registrar of your domain name, which can be done for various reasons. In this article, we will discuss the steps to transfer a domain name from https://www.domain.com to the Alibaba-owned platform, https://www.alibabacloud.com. This platform was formerly known as the international site of Alibaba Cloud and is now called the Alibaba Cloud International site.
Step 1: Preparing for the Transfer
The first step in transferring your domain name from https://www.domain.com to the Alibaba Cloud International site is to prepare your domain name for transfer. This preparation involves the following tasks:
Unlocking the domain name
Disabling the registrar lock
Getting the authorization code (also known as the EPP code)
These tasks can be easily performed from the domain management console of https://www.domain.com. Once you have completed these tasks, you are now ready to initiate the transfer process.
Step 2: Initiating the Transfer
The transfer process involves four main steps:
Initiate the transfer from the Alibaba Cloud International site
Authorize the transfer from the administrative contact email
Confirm the transfer from the Domain Transfer Approval email
Approve the transfer from the domain management console of https://www.domain.com
The first step in the transfer process is to initiate the transfer from the Alibaba Cloud International site. This can be done by following these steps:
Visit https://www.alibabacloud.com
Click on “Domains” in the top menu bar
Select “Domain Transfer” from the drop-down menu
Enter your domain name in the search bar and click “Transfer now”
Once you have initiated the transfer, an email will be sent to the administrative contact email of the domain name. This email will contain a transfer authorization link that needs to be clicked to authorize the transfer.
After the authorization is complete, you will receive another email from Alibaba Cloud International site with a Domain Transfer Approval link. This link needs to be clicked to confirm the transfer.
Finally, you need to approve the transfer from the domain management console of https://www.domain.com. This can be done by logging in to your account, navigating to the “Domains” section, and clicking on the transfer approval link.
Step 3: Completing the Transfer
Once the transfer is approved, it can take up to 7 days to complete. During this time, your domain will remain active in its current location. After the transfer is complete, you will receive a notification from the Alibaba Cloud International site.
Once you have received the notification, you need to update the DNS (Domain Name System) records of your domain to point to your new hosting provider. This can be done from the domain management console of the Alibaba Cloud International site.
Conclusion
Transferring a domain name from https://www.domain.com to the Alibaba Cloud International site can be a straightforward process if you follow the steps outlined above. By preparing your domain for transfer, initiating and completing the transfer, and updating your DNS records, you will be able to successfully transfer your domain to a new registrar. Keep in mind that the domain name transfer process may take up to 7 days to complete, so it’s best to plan accordingly.
