How long can I expect to wait before a DNS name is transferred to a new server?

Question

I need to know how long it should take to transfer my domain name from one server to another.

I have a domain name and I am trying to transfer it but one of the local companies said that I can't transfer in less than 2 months with them.

This isn't really a SO question. You should be able to transfer your domain at any time that you wish, although I'm bordering on giving legal advice now too.
That policy has nothing to do with your domain name. It's obviously something that your particular web hosting company requires. I assume you agreed to maintain your current hosting plan for at least 2 months in some contract that you agreed to. You'll have to take that up with them.
those guys refuse to give me also the user admin and password , it's a programming company and they are reselling the service and all what i need to know is it real that i can't transfer my domain name to another server ?? because i just register with them the new domain name!! and i fell like they are cheating me !!!
My suggestion is the only option that you have: talk to your web hosting company. Yes, they can transfer your account if they wanted to. They obviously don't want to. Like I said before, you either agreed to commit yourself to their services for a minimum period of time that has not yet elapsed (but will in 2 months), OR they are trying to cheat you. Either way, we can't do anything about it. You'll have to take it up with your hosting company.

Quentin · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-31 10:33:25Z

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From a technical perspective: Usually about 10 minutes plus whatever the TTL for the DNS is set to.

You might have contractual obligations that extend that though.

answered Jan 31 '11 at 10:33

Quentin
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migrated from stackoverflow.com Jan 31 '11 at 9:43