The buyer's steps.
WHAT TO PREPARE
An account to receive the domain Accurate contact details
THE DETAILS POINT
A transfer requires accurate registrant information.
Wrong details delay or prevent completion.
WHAT YOU MUST DO AFTER PAYING
Provide the receiving account, if asked Initiate or approve the transfer as instructed Respond to any confirmation request
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Notifications from the marketplace and from registrars.
Some transfer confirmations expire if not acted on.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Ignore a confirmation request Assume it proceeds without you
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT COMPLETES
The name appears in your account.
WHAT TO CHECK THEN
That the name is correct That the details are yours That auto-renewal and a registrar lock are enabled
THAT LAST POINT
Do this immediately. A newly acquired name is worth protecting.
WHAT TO DO IF IT STALLS
Open a ticket with the sale reference.