diff --git a/docs/base-account/basenames/basename-transfer.mdx b/docs/base-account/basenames/basename-transfer.mdx
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+++ b/docs/base-account/basenames/basename-transfer.mdx
@@ -3,86 +3,60 @@ title: Basename Transfer Guide
slug: /basename-transfer
description: 'Step-by-step guide for Base App users to transfer their Basenames to new wallet addresses.'
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# Basename Transfer Guide
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## Transferring Your Basename to Your New Wallet
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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.
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### Before You Start
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**Your new wallet address is ready**: We've automatically copied your new wallet address to your
clipboard. You'll paste this when prompted.
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**Make sure to use the Basenames UI to send Basenames properly, sends on platforms like OpenSea
will only transfer the NFT.**
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### Step-by-Step Transfer Process
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1. **Navigate to Basenames**
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- Go to [base.org/names](https://base.org/names)
- Sign in with your current wallet (the one that owns the Basename)
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2. **Access Your Basenames**
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- Click **"My Basenames"** in the top right corner
- Find the Basename you want to transfer
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3. **Start the Transfer**
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- Click the **three dots** next to your Basename
- Select **"Transfer name"**
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4. **Enter Your New Address**
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- When prompted for the destination address, **paste your new wallet address** (Ctrl/Cmd + V)
- The address is already on your clipboard
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5. **Complete the Transfer**
- - Sign all **four transactions** in sequence:
+ - Sign all **three transactions** in sequence:
- Transfer token ownership
- Transfer management rights
- Change address resolution
- - Send the NFT
- Each transaction updates a different aspect of your Basename ownership
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### After the Transfer
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Once the transfer is complete, you'll need to activate your Basename on your new wallet:
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1. Switch to your new wallet
2. Go to [base.org/manage-names](https://base.org/manage-names)
3. Sign in with your new wallet
4. Find your transferred Basename and click the three dots
5. Select **"Set as primary"** and sign the transaction
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- **For the new owner to use the basename they will need to confirm by setting it as their primary
+ **For the new owner to use the Basename, they will need to confirm by setting it as their primary
name.**
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### What This Transfer Includes
+When you complete all three transactions, you're transferring:
-When you complete all four transactions, you're transferring:
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-**Transfer token ownership** - transfers ownership of the Basename token and associated permissions.
-**Transfer management** - transfers ability to manage and update profile records.
-**Change address resolution** - Basename will resolve to a new address.
+- **Transfer token ownership**: Transfers ownership of the Basename token and associated permissions
+- **Transfer management**: Transfers ability to manage and update profile records
+- **Change address resolution**: Updates the Basename to resolve to the new address
Transferring all 3 to the same address will fully transfer ownership of the Basename to that address.
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### Need Help?
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If you encounter any issues during the transfer process, make sure:
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- You're using the correct wallet (your old one) to initiate the transfer
- You've pasted the correct new wallet address
-- You're completing all four transactions in the sequence
+- You're completing all three transactions in the sequence
Your Basename will be fully functional on your new wallet once the transfer and primary name setup are complete.