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How to transfer a domain to us

Moving a domain keeps the name and usually adds one year to its life.

Before you start

• The domain must be older than 60 days (rule of most registries).
• It must not have been transferred in the last 60 days.
• Your contact email must work, because approval emails go there.

Steps

1. At your current registrar, unlock the domain.
2. Ask for the EPP / auth code: see what is an EPP code.
3. Order Domain Transfer on our domains page and enter the code.
4. Pay the invoice.
5. Approve the transfer email if you get one. Many transfers finish in 5 to 7 days.

Keep your website online

Copy your DNS records first, so nothing breaks when the nameservers move. See DNS records.

More in Domains and SSL

• What is a domain name and how does it work?
• How to point your domain to your hosting
• DNS records explained: A, CNAME, MX and TXT
• What is an EPP code (auth code)?
• What is an SSL certificate and why do you need one?

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