There may be various factors that prevent a domain transfer. These depend on both the registrar where the domain name is registered and the rules of international regulatory bodies such as ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). Here are common situations that prevent domain transfer:
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Domain Lock
Most domain names are protected for security reasons by a feature known as a ‘transfer lock’. If a domain name is locked, the transfer cannot take place. You will need to remove this lock from your current registrar. -
The Domain is Registered or Transferred in a Short Period of Time
According to ICANN rules, a domain name cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration. It is not possible to transfer within 60 days after a new domain is registered or an existing domain is transferred to another registrar. -
Expiration of the Domain
If the domain name has expired and has not yet been renewed, the transfer cannot take place. In some cases, when the domain expires, there may be a renewal period or a penalty renewal period. During this period, the domain cannot be transferred unless it is renewed. -
Missing or False Information in Whois Information
Whois information contains the contact information of the domain owner. If this information is incorrect or missing, the transfer may fail. Also, in some cases, it is necessary to verify the existing Whois information when transferring a domain. -
EPP/Auth Code Requirement for Transfer Permission
In most cases, an EPP/Auth Code (Transfer Authorisation Code) is required to transfer a domain. This code must be obtained from the current registrar. If this code is incorrect or missing, the transfer cannot be made. -
Domain may be under a Legal Dispute
If a domain is involved in litigation, arbitration or other dispute, the transfer may be halted. This may be, for example, a trademark infringement or similar legal reasons. -
Domain Does Not Have a Valid Transfer Request
If the transfer request is invalid or incomplete (for example, incorrect information or incomplete document submission), the domain transfer may be rejected. In addition, if the e-mail confirmation sent during the transfer process is not approved on time, this may also cause the transfer to be blocked. -
Change of Domain Owner
If the domain owner has changed, there is a 60-day waiting period for the transfer of the domain in accordance with ICANN rules. Transfer cannot be made after this change. -
Restrictions Imposed by the Current Registrar
Some domain registrars may apply additional layers of security or limit the transfer due to other policies. For example, the transfer may be blocked if suspicious activities are detected about the person initiating the transfer.
Several of these reasons have been created to ensure the security of the domain name. If you want to transfer a domain, you must first make sure that you fulfil all of these conditions.
