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1 | | ---- |
2 | | -title: Basename Transfer Guide |
3 | | -slug: /basename-transfer |
4 | | -description: 'Step-by-step guide for Base App users to transfer their Basenames to new a wallet addresses.' |
5 | | ---- |
6 | | - |
7 | | -# Basename Transfer Guide |
8 | | - |
9 | | -## Transferring Your Basename to Your New Wallet |
10 | | - |
11 | | -If you have an existing Basename you'd like to use, you'll need to transfer it to your new wallet address. We do not allow import or linking of pre-existing Basenames without transfer at this time. |
12 | | - |
13 | | -### Before You Start |
14 | | - |
15 | | -<Info> |
16 | | - **Your new wallet address is ready**: We've automatically copied your new wallet address to your |
17 | | - clipboard. You'll paste this when prompted. |
18 | | -</Info> |
19 | | - |
20 | | -<Warning> |
21 | | - **Make sure to use the Basenames UI to send Basenames properly, sends on platforms like OpenSea |
22 | | - will only transfer the NFT.** |
23 | | -</Warning> |
24 | | - |
25 | | -### Step-by-Step Transfer Process |
26 | | - |
27 | | -1. **Navigate to Basenames** |
28 | | - |
29 | | - - Go to [base.org/names](https://base.org/names) |
30 | | - - Sign in with your current wallet (the one that owns the Basename) |
31 | | - |
32 | | -2. **Access Your Basenames** |
33 | | - |
34 | | - - Click **"My Basenames"** in the top right corner |
35 | | - - Find the Basename you want to transfer |
36 | | - |
37 | | -3. **Start the Transfer** |
38 | | - |
39 | | - - Click the **three dots** next to your Basename |
40 | | - - Select **"Transfer name"** |
41 | | - |
42 | | -4. **Enter Your New Address** |
43 | | - |
44 | | - - When prompted for the destination address, **paste your new wallet address** (Ctrl/Cmd + V) |
45 | | - - The address is already on your clipboard |
46 | | - |
47 | | -5. **Complete the Transfer** |
48 | | - - Sign all **four transactions** in sequence: |
49 | | - - Transfer token ownership |
50 | | - - Transfer management rights |
51 | | - - Change address resolution |
52 | | - - Send the NFT |
53 | | - - Each transaction updates a different aspect of your Basename ownership |
54 | | - |
55 | | -### After the Transfer |
56 | | - |
57 | | -Once the transfer is complete, you'll need to activate your Basename on your new wallet: |
58 | | - |
59 | | -1. Switch to your new wallet |
60 | | -2. Go to [base.org/manage-names](https://base.org/manage-names) |
61 | | -3. Sign in with your new wallet |
62 | | -4. Find your transferred Basename and click the three dots |
63 | | -5. Select **"Set as primary"** and sign the transaction |
64 | | - |
65 | | -<Info> |
66 | | - **For the new owner to use the basename they will need to confirm by setting it as their primary |
67 | | - name.** |
68 | | -</Info> |
69 | | - |
70 | | -### What This Transfer Includes |
71 | | - |
72 | | -When you complete all four transactions, you're transferring: |
73 | | - |
74 | | -**Transfer token ownership** - transfers ownership of the Basename token and associated permissions. |
75 | | -**Transfer management** - transfers ability to manage and update profile records. |
76 | | -**Change address resolution** - Basename will resolve to a new address. |
77 | | - |
78 | | -Transferring all 3 to the same address will fully transfer ownership of the Basename to that address. |
79 | | - |
80 | | -### Need Help? |
81 | | - |
82 | | -If you encounter any issues during the transfer process, make sure: |
83 | | - |
84 | | -- You're using the correct wallet (your old one) to initiate the transfer |
85 | | -- You've pasted the correct new wallet address |
86 | | -- You're completing all four transactions in the sequence |
87 | | - |
88 | | -Your Basename will be fully functional on your new wallet once the transfer and primary name setup are complete. |
| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Basename Transfer Guide |
| 3 | +slug: /basename-transfer |
| 4 | +description: 'Step-by-step guide for Base App users to transfer their Basenames to new a wallet addresses.' |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +# Basename Transfer Guide |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +## Transferring Your Basename to Your New Wallet |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +If you have an existing Basename you'd like to use, you'll need to transfer it to your new wallet address. We do not allow import or linking of pre-existing Basenames without transfer at this time. |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +### Before You Start |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +<Info> |
| 16 | + **Your new wallet address is ready**: We've automatically copied your new wallet address to your |
| 17 | + clipboard. You'll paste this when prompted. |
| 18 | +</Info> |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +<Warning> |
| 21 | + **Make sure to use the Basenames UI to send Basenames properly, sends on platforms like OpenSea |
| 22 | + will only transfer the NFT.** |
| 23 | +</Warning> |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +### Step-by-Step Transfer Process |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +1. **Navigate to Basenames** |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | + - Go to [base.org/names](https://base.org/names) |
| 30 | + - Sign in with your current wallet (the one that owns the Basename) |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +2. **Access Your Basenames** |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | + - Click **"My Basenames"** in the top right corner |
| 35 | + - Find the Basename you want to transfer |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +3. **Start the Transfer** |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | + - Click the **three dots** next to your Basename |
| 40 | + - Select **"Transfer name"** |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +4. **Enter Your New Address** |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | + - When prompted for the destination address, **paste your new wallet address** (Ctrl/Cmd + V) |
| 45 | + - The address is already on your clipboard |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +5. **Complete the Transfer** |
| 48 | + - Sign all **four transactions** in sequence: |
| 49 | + - Transfer token ownership |
| 50 | + - Transfer management rights |
| 51 | + - Change address resolution |
| 52 | + - Send the NFT |
| 53 | + - Each transaction updates a different aspect of your Basename ownership |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +### After the Transfer |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +Once the transfer is complete, you'll need to activate your Basename on your new wallet: |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +1. Switch to your new wallet |
| 60 | +2. Go to [base.org/manage-names](https://base.org/manage-names) |
| 61 | +3. Sign in with your new wallet |
| 62 | +4. Find your transferred Basename and click the three dots |
| 63 | +5. Select **"Set as primary"** and sign the transaction |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +<Info> |
| 66 | + **For the new owner to use the basename they will need to confirm by setting it as their primary |
| 67 | + name.** |
| 68 | +</Info> |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +### What This Transfer Includes |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +When you complete all four transactions, you're transferring: |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +**Transfer token ownership** - transfers ownership of the Basename token and associated permissions. |
| 75 | +**Transfer management** - transfers ability to manage and update profile records. |
| 76 | +**Change address resolution** - Basename will resolve to a new address. |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +Transferring all 3 to the same address will fully transfer ownership of the Basename to that address. |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +### Need Help? |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +If you encounter any issues during the transfer process, make sure: |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +- You're using the correct wallet (your old one) to initiate the transfer |
| 85 | +- You've pasted the correct new wallet address |
| 86 | +- You're completing all four transactions in the sequence |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +Your Basename will be fully functional on your new wallet once the transfer and primary name setup are complete. |
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