Reasons for Domain Transfer-Out Failure
When a domain is submitted for transfer to a new registrar and the transfer fails, it means that the domain transfer process has been terminated. The main reasons are as follows:
Domain Locking: To ensure domain security, registrars usually lock the domain. If the domain is in a locked state, the transfer-out request will not be successful. The domain needs to be unlocked at the current registrar before it can be transferred out.
Incorrect Transfer Code: If the transfer code provided during the transfer-out process does not match the one from the current registrar, the transfer will fail.
Unauthorized Transfer or Cancellation of Transfer: Domain transfer-out requires the domain owner to authorize it in the confirmation email sent by the registrar. If the owner does not receive the email or fails to click the confirmation link in time, the transfer may not be completed. Also, if the owner clicks to reject the transfer in the confirmation link, the transfer-out will fail.
Registrar Refuses Transfer: Registrars may refuse to transfer a domain for various reasons, such as disputes over the domain, involvement in arbitration or court cases, etc. In addition, some registrars may refuse to transfer due to their own policies or disputes with the domain owner.
In addition, there are cases of transfer-out failure due to time differences. Generally, the domain's transfer prohibition status will be automatically lifted after applying for transfer-out. If the transfer-in indicates a transfer prohibition status, it is because the transfer-out party has not updated the domain status in time. Contacting the customer service of the corresponding platform to update the domain status will resolve the issue.