A domain transfer to Hostinger usually takes 5-7 days. A transfer can take longer if the current registrar has not approved the request or if the TLD has extra requirements. This article explains what happens during a transfer and what to do when it takes more than 7 days.
What happens during a domain transfer
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To ensure the security of your domain, the transfer request is verified to make sure the transfer is authorized and legitimate
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It’s also necessary to verify that there are no locks or holds on the domain and that it meets all the transfer requirements
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The current domain registrar then takes time to process the request. For some TLDs, the current registrar must also approve the transfer before it continues.
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Once the domain is transferred to the new registrar, the domain records are updated with the new information, which is followed by DNS propagation
How long it takes
It usually takes 5-7 days to transfer a domain. The exact timeframe depends on the current domain registrar (the one you want to transfer your domain from), and the TLD of your domain. In rare cases, some TLDs may require more than 7 days. Country-level TLDs such as .uk, .ae, and .id can take more than 7 days or need extra actions from you.
Fix a Hostinger domain transfer that takes more than 7 days
A Hostinger domain transfer that stays in the Transferring status after 7 days usually needs an action from you or from your current registrar. Follow these steps to find the cause.
- Go to the Domains page of Hostinger dashboard and select Transfers in the sidebar.
- Select Manage next to the domain name and read the message about the transfer.
- Complete the action the message describes. The article understanding different domain transfer statuses at Hostinger lists each message and its fix.
- Contact Hostinger support if the status is still Transferring with no action listed, or if the Retry button does not appear.
After you complete the required action, the transfer continues and the domain appears in your Domains list when it finishes.
You may always check the status of your domain transfer in the Domains section of Hostinger dashboard. See how to check the domain transfer status at Hostinger and understanding different domain transfer statuses at Hostinger for more details.