How Far in Advance Should I Request a Domain Transfer?

Before transferring a domain, you should check what the expiration date is. To carry out a transfer with full guarantees, our recommendation is to start the transfer at least 15 days in advance of the expiration date.

The domain transfer process can be very fast — even under 1 hour — but it can also be very slow if the people who need to authorize the transfer take their time doing so. That’s why it’s best to do it with plenty of time, so the domain doesn’t stop working because the renewal date arrives before the transfer has been completed.