What Is a Domain Transfer?
A domain transfer is the process of moving a registered domain name from one domain registrar to another. You might need a domain transfer if you find better pricing, superior support, or want to consolidate all your domains under a single dashboard. Transferring your domain does not affect your website content or hosting — it simply changes who manages your domain registration.
Before You Start a Domain Transfer
There are a few requirements you must meet before initiating a domain transfer:
- Your domain must be at least 60 days old since registration or the last transfer
- The domain must not be expired
- Domain privacy/WHOIS protection may need to be temporarily disabled
- You need access to the email address associated with the domain
- The domain must not be locked (you need to unlock it at your current registrar)
Step 1: Unlock Your Domain
Log in to your current registrar and navigate to your domain management settings. Look for a "Domain Lock" or "Registrar Lock" option and disable it. This allows the domain transfer to proceed.
Step 2: Request Your Auth/EPP Code
Your EPP code (also called authcode or transfer key) is a unique security password for your domain. Request this code from your current registrar. It is usually emailed to the domain's registered owner within a few minutes to a few hours.
Step 3: Initiate the Domain Transfer at Fimgohost
Visit our domain transfer page, enter your domain name and EPP code, and follow the checkout process. Our team will handle the rest. The transfer typically completes within 5–7 days.
Step 4: Approve the Transfer Request
You will receive an approval email from both your old registrar and Fimgohost. You must approve the transfer by clicking the link in the email. Approving quickly speeds up the process — some registrars allow instant approval which reduces the transfer time to as little as a few hours.
Will My Website Go Down During a Domain Transfer?
No. If you keep your DNS settings identical during the domain transfer, your website, email, and other services will continue working without interruption. Your site's hosting servers remain the same — only the administrative control of your domain changes. Learn more about how domain registrars work.
How Much Does a Domain Transfer Cost?
ICANN requires registrars to extend your domain registration by one year when you transfer. This means the domain transfer fee effectively covers one additional year of registration. Check our domain pricing page for current transfer rates across all major extensions.
Conclusion
A domain transfer is a straightforward process when you follow the right steps. Whether you are moving one domain or a hundred, Fimgohost makes the domain transfer experience seamless with a dedicated support team available 24/7 to help you every step of the way.