Is there a waiting period before transferring domains?

Yes. Some domain transfers have a waiting period, depending on the domain extension and its transfer history.

Common reasons include:

• A domain may be subject to a 60-day transfer lock after initial registration.
• Changing certain domain registration details, such as the registrant, can sometimes trigger a transfer lock.
• A recently transferred domain may have restrictions on another transfer for a period of time.
• Some country-code domains (ccTLDs) have their own transfer rules.

The exact requirements depend on the domain extension and registrar, so merchants should check the current transfer eligibility with their domain provider before starting a transfer.