
How to Cancel a Domain Transfer in Progress
You can cancel a domain transfer if it's still pending and hasn't been approved by the domain provider. Here's what you need to know:
When You Can Cancel
- The transfer must still be in "Transfer Pending" status
- The domain provider hasn't yet approved the transfer
- The domain hasn't been released to the new host
Cancellation Steps:
- Go to the Domains panel
- Select the pending transfer domain
- Click the menu (...) button
- Choose "Cancel Transfer"
- Confirm the cancellation
Important Notes:
- Contact your domain provider to ensure they stop the transfer on their end
- If the domain shows as "In Transfer," ask your current provider to reject the transfer
- Once the provider releases the domain, you cannot cancel the transfer
- After a successful transfer, domains must stay with the new host for 60 days
Best Practice: Cancel the transfer in your panel first, then immediately contact your domain provider to prevent the transfer from proceeding on their end.
Unable to Cancel If:
- The domain provider has already released the domain
- The transfer is actively in transit between hosts
- The transfer has been completed
In these cases, you'll need to wait for the transfer to complete before making any changes to the domain registration.
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