Note that you also have to disable domains-by-proxy (domain privacy) if you have it on any domains before they can be transferred.
A Step By Step Guide to Transfer Domains Out Of GoDaddy
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#12This is a great step by step guide for transferring domains. Exactly what I needed (I tried earlier and quickly got lost!) I do have a question for anyone who could help: Can I transfer a domain which is set to expire in 2019? And, are there typically fees for transferring a domain?
A year is typically added to the expiration, it is not reset. There is a cost associated with transferring a domain. For namecheap it cost me $7.98/domain, with the coupon code SWITCH2NC to transfer.
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#13After you get your EPP codes entered and GoDaddy is notified that you intend to transfer the domain, you can either wait 5 days for GoDaddy to release the domain, or you can go in and immediately accept the transfer by following these instructions: http://support.godaddy.com/help/6040?locale=en
Then it's just a matter of waiting for everything to finalize. I started the process this morning and it still isn't finalized.
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#14How long does the transfer process take? Also, what about DNS configurations?
In my experience it took around 12-36 hours for the entire process with 30+ domains.
And nameservers will transfer.
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#15I need a similar guide for register.com
I have one very old domain stuck there because I lost access to email address with which I registered there.
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#16I really wish I had a spare $754 ($681 with code) to transfer all my dumb domain names.
I used the opportunity to do some house cleaning. I had to quit being sentimental and be honest with myself about what I would _really_ use. Then I just let the ones I didn't want anymore stay with GoDaddy to eventually expire.
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#17namecheap adds 1 year to your existing expiration date when you switch. Nothing to do on your part. No need to contact support with the question like I did.
FWIW, this is a common (and excellent!) practice. So no matter which registrar you transfer your domains to you should get an extra year added to your registration.
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#18https://dnsimple.com/ has a 50% off special for transferring domains off of GoDaddy. They may not be the cheapest (it's $3 a month to host 10 domains + yearly cost for the domain registration), but they have fantastic support and are super simple to use.
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#19I really wish I had a spare $754 ($681 with code) to transfer all my dumb domain names.
I used the opportunity to do some house cleaning. I had to quit being sentimental and be honest with myself about what I would _really_ use. Then I just let the ones I didn't want anymore stay with GoDaddy to eventually expire.
Just a warning - GoDaddy will automatically charge your credit card to renew current domains. You have to remove your payment information or delete the domains.
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#20How long does the transfer process take? Also, what about DNS configurations?
If my memory doesn't fail me, Namecheap gives the option to either keep the same nameservers or switch to Namecheap's nameservers.
Unless you host your DNS externally (and you have GoDaddy configured to use those), you will have to switch to Namecheap's nameservers and I believe reconfigure your records.
For a smooth transition, you could change your nameserver configuration on GoDaddy before transferring, and then have Namecheap keep the settings.
EDIT: Just noticed another commenter mention that you can export your zones from GoDaddy.