DomainGlossary
beginnerGeneral

Registrar Transfer

Moving a domain from one registrar to another while keeping it active — adds one year to registration.

A registrar transfer moves domain registration management from one accredited registrar to another while keeping the domain active. The process: unlock the domain → obtain the auth/EPP code → initiate transfer at the new registrar → confirm via email. The transfer adds one year to the registration. Transfers are free per ICANN policy (the cost is absorbed by the gaining registrar). The domain must not have been registered or transferred in the past 60 days.

Related Terms