What Is Afternic Fast Transfer? Domain Glossary

Why it matters

Fast Transfer helps domains sell faster and reach more buyers, since Afternic's Premium Network requires it. The seller opts in after listing and the registrar confirms it. The trade-off is control. Once the sale completes, the domain moves without further action. Sellers should pay attention to the opt-in emails and keep the admin email current. A common mistake is leaving a domain in Fast Transfer after deciding not to sell it.

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Related terms

Afternic: Afternic is a domain marketplace owned by GoDaddy where owners list names for sale. It also distributes listings to partner registrars so buyers there can find and buy them.
Distribution network: A distribution network, also called syndication, shows one domain listing across many sales sites at once. A seller lists the name in one place and partners display it to their buyers.
Afternic Boost: A merchandising program from Afternic that gives listed domains more visibility on GoDaddy. It uses higher placement in suggested search results, verified badges on exact-match searches and targeted email campaigns.
Push: A push is a move of a domain between two accounts at the same registrar. The domain stays put at that registrar. Only the account that controls it changes.
Inter-registrar transfer: An inter-registrar transfer moves a domain from one ICANN-accredited registrar to another. The new registrar asks for an authorization code, and the registry completes the move once both sides approve.

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