{"id":9465,"date":"2023-03-13T23:33:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9465"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:33:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:05","slug":"unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock the Secret to Hassle-Free Domain Transfer from GoDaddy to WordPress!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6776fa74ea95a\" 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id=\"item-6776fa74ea95a\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/#The_Perplexing_and_Bursting_Process_of_Transferring_GoDaddy_Domain_to_WordPress\" title=\"The Perplexing and Bursting Process of Transferring GoDaddy Domain to WordPress\">The Perplexing and Bursting Process of Transferring GoDaddy Domain to WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/#Step_1_Preparing_for_the_Domain_Transfer\" title=\"Step 1: Preparing for the Domain Transfer\">Step 1: Preparing for the Domain Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/#Step_2_Requesting_for_Authorization_Code\" title=\"Step 2: Requesting for Authorization Code\">Step 2: Requesting for Authorization Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/#Step_3_Confirming_Domain_Registration_Evidence\" title=\"Step 3: Confirming Domain Registration Evidence\">Step 3: Confirming Domain Registration Evidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/#Step_4_Register_your_Domain_on_WordPress\" title=\"Step 4: Register your Domain on WordPress\">Step 4: Register your Domain on WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/#Step_5_Approving_the_Transfer_Request\" title=\"Step 5: Approving the Transfer Request\">Step 5: Approving the Transfer Request<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/#Step_6_Completing_the_Domain_Transfer_Process\" title=\"Step 6: Completing the Domain Transfer Process\">Step 6: Completing the Domain Transfer Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secret-to-hassle-free-domain-transfer-from-godaddy-to-wordpress\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_When_Transferring_GoDaddy_Domain_to_WordPress\" title=\"Common Mistakes to Avoid When Transferring GoDaddy Domain to WordPress\">Common Mistakes to Avoid When Transferring GoDaddy Domain to WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Perplexing_and_Bursting_Process_of_Transferring_GoDaddy_Domain_to_WordPress\"><\/span>The Perplexing and Bursting Process of Transferring GoDaddy Domain to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>As a business owner, you may find yourself in a perplexing situation of wanting to transfer your GoDaddy domain to WordPress, be it for website development, blog creation, or transferring domain registrars. Nevertheless, this process can be overwhelmingly confusing, especially for new business owners venturing into website development or online business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Preparing_for_the_Domain_Transfer\"><\/span>Step 1: Preparing for the Domain Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to ensure that your domain is eligible for transfer. Some of the eligibility requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The domain must have been registered for 60 days or more before the transfer.<\/li>\n<li>The domain must be in an unlocked state to allow transfer.<\/li>\n<li>The privacy protection feature must be turned off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Turning off the privacy protection feature entails:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accessing your GoDaddy account and signing in.<\/li>\n<li>Selecting \u2018Domains&#8217; from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Navigating to \u2018Domain Settings&#8217; and clicking on \u2018Edit,&#8217; beside the domain to transfer.<\/li>\n<li>Selecting \u2018Additional Settings&#8217; and clicking on \u2018Privacy.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Turning off the domain Privacy feature by selecting \u2018Do not protect.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Saving the changes made and waiting for approximately 24 hours before the transfer process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Requesting_for_Authorization_Code\"><\/span>Step 2: Requesting for Authorization Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before registering your domain on WordPress, it is vital to request an authorization code needed to validate your domain transfer request. The steps involved in generating an authorization code include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Logging into your GoDaddy account.<\/li>\n<li>Clicking on the domain you want to transfer and navigating to the \u2018Domain Security&#8217; tab.<\/li>\n<li>Clicking on \u2018Transfer Lock&#8217; and switching it off.<\/li>\n<li>Clicking on \u2018Authorization Code&#8217; to generate the code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After obtaining the authorization code, WordPress will provide a field where you will input the code for domain validation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Confirming_Domain_Registration_Evidence\"><\/span>Step 3: Confirming Domain Registration Evidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before initiating the domain transfer process, it is essential to verify your domain registration evidence to avoid complications. The steps to take include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Signing in to your GoDaddy account.<\/li>\n<li>Locating the domain you want to transfer and clicking on its name.<\/li>\n<li>Clicking on \u2018Domains Settings&#8217; and selecting \u2018Additional Settings.&#8217; <\/li>\n<li>Clicking on \u2018Edit&#8217; beside \u2018Validate domain registration.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Entering your email address and saving the changes made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After completing the above steps, GoDaddy will send an email containing a link for validating your domain registration &#8211; follow the link and verify your domain registration evidence. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Register_your_Domain_on_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 4: Register your Domain on WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the required authorization code and domain registration evidence in place, you can proceed to register your domain on WordPress. The steps involved include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visiting the WordPress website and clicking \u2018Get started.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Selecting a \u2018Personal&#8217; or \u2018Premium&#8217; plan depending on your budget and business needs.<\/li>\n<li>If the domain you want to transfer to WordPress is available, proceed to register it.<\/li>\n<li>Entering the domain name, personal information, and payment details as required.<\/li>\n<li>Before submitting the domain registration request, ensure that the domain name entered is precise and accurate to avoid domain registration conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Approving_the_Transfer_Request\"><\/span>Step 5: Approving the Transfer Request<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next step involves approving your domain transfer request from your GoDaddy account. The steps involved include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Logging in to your GoDaddy account.<\/li>\n<li>Clicking on \u2018Domains&#8217; and selecting the domain name you want to transfer.<\/li>\n<li>Heading over to the \u2018Transfer&#8217; tab and clicking on \u2018Pending transfers out.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Clicking on the domain name you want to transfer.<\/li>\n<li>Approving the domain transfer request by entering the authorization code obtained in Step 2 above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Completing_the_Domain_Transfer_Process\"><\/span>Step 6: Completing the Domain Transfer Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Upon authorizing your domain transfer request on GoDaddy, WordPress takes over and completes the domain transfer process within 7-10 days. During this period, you don&#8217;t need to do anything &#8211; WordPress takes care of everything.<\/p>\n<p>However, you can monitor the transfer status from time to time by following these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Logging in to your WordPress account.<\/li>\n<li>Clicking on \u2018Domains&#8217; and selecting the domain name you transferred.<\/li>\n<li>Checking the transfer status under \u2018Transfer domain.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Waiting for WordPress to complete the transfer process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_When_Transferring_GoDaddy_Domain_to_WordPress\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid When Transferring GoDaddy Domain to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some common mistakes to avoid when transferring a GoDaddy domain to WordPress include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not meeting domain transfer eligibility requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Not validating domain registration evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Entering wrong domain registration information.<\/li>\n<li>Not checking domain availability.<\/li>\n<li>Authorizing domain transfer before registering on WordPress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By following the above steps and avoiding these common pitfalls, your GoDaddy transfer experience to WordPress will be seamless, and your domain will be in safe hands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Perplexing and Bursting Process of Transferring GoDaddy Domain to WordPress As a business owner, you may find yourself in a perplexing situation of wanting&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9465"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9465"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9465\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}