If you want to transfer a .com domain from one hosting company to another it can take longer than .co.uk domains, the steps to follow are
1, Unlock the Domain in the control panel of the existing host
2, This will give you the EPP code, this initiates an email to be sent to you or it will show the code on screen. The message in the email will be similar to this
You will need the following authorization code (also called an “auth-code”) to transfer your domain away from [your old hosting company].
For more information on doing so, please visit our tutorial on the website
The auth-code for [website to be transferred] is: aefal?dS
3, Register the Domains with the new hosting company
4, The registration process will require you to enter the EPP code
5, A confirmation email is sent to the owner of the domain with an approve / disapprove command, the information is similar to this
Welcome to the Fast2host Limited Domain Name Transfer/Renewal Interface.
This is intended for the use of domain name contacts in approving or rejecting a domain name renewal/transfer (ICANN registrar) requests.
Transfer Information
Attention: [domain owner]
Re: Transfer of [website to be transferred] on 8/16/2010 1:51:24 PM for us to become the new registrar of record.
You have received this message because you are listed as the Registered Name Holder or Administrative contact for this domain name in the WHOIS database.
You must respond to this message via the following choices, if you do not reply by 8/23/2010 2:02:15 PM, [website to be transferred] will not be transferred to us.).
Approval Information
I Approve – Please renew/transfer [domain name]. (Your computer’s IP will be recorded as part of your response.)
I Reject – (Your computer’s IP will be recorded as part of your response.)
6, Once the confirmation is approved you will get a message similar to this
Welcome to the Fast2host Limited Domain Name Transfer/Renewal Interface.
This interface is intended for domain name owners to approve or reject a domain name transfer (ICANN registrar)
7, you may then get a subsequent Transfer Away Confirmation with an approve / reject option request from the existing hosting company that you will need to approve, receiving a final message of:
Thank you. Your domain will be transferred to [the hosting company you are going to] You may be asked to complete their confirmation processes before the domain is actually transferred away
then it can take 4-9 days for the transfer to complete and in your control panel you will see the transfer as ‘in progress’
