GHS
KES - Kenya
NGN - Nigeria
ZAR - South Africa
USD - International
Short answer
International domains such as .com, .net, .org and .africa usually take 5 to 7 days, because the old registrar has that long to release them. Ghana's .com.gh needs an application to the Ghana registry; ask our team and we'll help.
| Domain | Typical transfer time | Adds a year? |
|---|---|---|
| .com, .net, .org, .info | 5 to 7 days | Yes |
| .africa | Usually 5 to 7 days | Usually yes |
| .com.gh | Ask our team | Ask our team |
| Other international extensions | Usually 5 to 7 days | Usually yes |
Why international transfers take time
For .com and similar domains, the current registrar has up to five days to approve or reject the transfer. Many approve sooner, and some send you an email so you can approve it yourself and speed things up.
Does my website go offline?
No. A transfer only changes who you pay for the domain. Your nameservers stay as they are, so your website and email keep working during and after the move.
What can delay it
- The domain is still locked at the old registrar.
- The EPP code was mistyped. Copy and paste it instead (see what an EPP code is).
- The domain was registered or transferred within the last 60 days (international domains).
- The owner’s email address on the domain is out of date, so the approval email never arrives.
Start your move on our domain transfer page, or see how to transfer your domain.