To start a domain transfer, you must unlock the domain at your current registrar and obtain the EPP/Auth code. This code verifies your ownership and allows the transfer.

Most domain transfers are completed within 3–7 business days, depending on how quickly the current registrar releases the domain and confirms the request.

No. If your DNS settings remain unchanged, your website and email will continue to work normally during the transfer. Only the registrar changes, not your hosting.

Yes. When transferring a domain, you must pay for a 1-year renewal, which is then added to your current expiration date. So you gain an extra year automatically.