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Guide: How to Transfer Your Domain from GoDaddy to the Westmore Trust Account (GoDaddy Account-to-Account Transfer)

  • Writer: Westmore.com
    Westmore.com
  • Feb 1
  • 3 min read

Updated: Mar 10

Not using GoDaddy? No problem. Contact Westmore and let us know which registrar or registry your domain is with, and we will provide you with secure, step-by-step instructions tailored to your platform.



Important Security Notice 🔒


Before initiating any domain transfer, Westmore must be notified in advance of the intended date and time. We recommend scheduling the transfer so that Westmore can be on a live call with you (and the registrar, if required) to ensure the process is completed correctly and securely.


As an additional safeguard, Gerard Michael will personally provide a confidential Westmore verification code required before the transfer begins. This code is issued directly by Gerard Michael and is known only to him. Do not start the transfer without this Westmore code.


Westmore also follows internal security protocols that are not publicly posted. These additional safeguards are provided only through direct communication with Westmore, ensuring your domain transfer is fully protected, authenticated, and properly completed.


📞 Contact Westmore to schedule your secure transfer appointment and receive the necessary Westmore verification code.



Overview


This is the fastest and most secure way to transfer a domain from your GoDaddy account to the Westmore Trust Account.


✔ No transfer fee

✔ Typically completes in minutes

✔ Secure “push” directly inside GoDaddy



Step-by-Step Instructions (GoDaddy Push Transfer)


Step 1 — Log Into Your GoDaddy Account


  1. Go to GoDaddy.com

  2. Click Sign In

  3. Log into the account that currently owns the domain


Step 2 — Go to Your Domain Portfolio


  1. In the top right, click your profile icon

  2. Click My Products

  3. Under Domains, click Domain Portfolio


Step 3 — Select the Domain You Are Transferring


  1. Find the domain name you are transferring

  2. Click the checkbox next to the domain


Step 4 — Open the Domain Settings


Once selected, click the domain name itself (or click Manage Domain).


Step 5 — Locate the “Transfer Domain” / “Ownership” Section


Scroll down until you see a section labeled:


  • Transfer

  • or Ownership

  • or Additional Settings


Look for the option:


Transfer domain to another GoDaddy account


Step 6 — Choose “Transfer to Another GoDaddy Account”


Click:

Transfer to another GoDaddy account


This is also called an Account Change inside GoDaddy.


Step 7 — Enter Westmore Trust Account Information


GoDaddy will ask for:


  • Recipient email address

  • Recipient customer number (or Shopper ID)


⚠️ For security reasons, Westmore does not publish this information publicly.


✅ Important:


Contact Westmore and we will provide the official Trust Account email and customer number required to complete the transfer.


Step 8 — Confirm the Transfer


GoDaddy will show you a confirmation screen.


  1. Confirm the domain name is correct

  2. Click Send Transfer Request (or “Next / Continue”)



What Happens Next (Very Important)


Step 9 — Westmore Accepts the Domain Transfer


After you send the request, Westmore will receive an email notification and accept the domain into the Westmore Trust Account.


Once accepted:


✅ Westmore secures the domain

✅ The domain is held safely during the transaction

✅ Funds and transfer process proceed securely



Transfer Timeline


Most GoDaddy account transfers complete in:


5 to 30 minutes

In some cases, it can take up to a few hours depending on GoDaddy processing.


Common Issues & Fixes


Problem: “Transfer option is greyed out”


This usually means one of the following:

The domain is within GoDaddy’s 60-day lock period


This happens if:


  • the domain was newly registered

  • the domain was recently transferred

  • ownership was changed recently


Problem: “Domain is locked”


GoDaddy may require you to unlock the domain first.


📌 Solution:


  1. Go to Domain Settings

  2. Find Domain Lock

  3. Toggle it OFF


Problem: “I don’t see Transfer to another GoDaddy account”


This sometimes appears under:


  • More Actions

  • Additional Settings

  • Ownership



Westmore Support


If you run into any issue, Westmore will guide you through the process.


To receive the secure Trust Account transfer details, contact Westmore directly:


✅ Westmore Trust Account Email

✅ GoDaddy Customer Number / Shopper ID

✅ Step-by-step help if needed


Final Note


This GoDaddy account-to-account transfer is a recommended Westmore method 

because it is:


🔒 Secure

⚡ Fast

💰 No transfer fee

✅ Best practice for premium domain transactions



Disclaimer


This guide is provided by Westmore for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the instructions, Westmore is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or issues that may occur during the domain transfer process.


Domain transfers involve security and registry protocols that may vary by account, registrar, or jurisdiction. All transfers are undertaken at the user’s own risk, and Westmore strongly recommends contacting our team directly for guidance and to obtain the necessary secure verification code before initiating any transfer.


By following this guide, you acknowledge that Westmore cannot be held liable for any financial loss, security breach, or other consequences resulting from improper use of these instructions.


For questions, clarifications, or to schedule a secure transfer, please contact Westmore directly.

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