Domain transfer
Move the domain.Keep the time.
A new home for the name you already own. Unlock your domain, get its authorization code, and we’ll guide you through the move.
Transfer pricing and extension requirements are shown in the storefront.
A change of address
A new registrar.
The same domain.
Your name is already yours. A transfer changes who manages its registration—not what your business is called.
What to expect
- What changes
- Famous Registrar manages your domain registration and future renewals.
- What stays separate
- Your website hosting and email remain with their existing providers unless you move them separately.
- What to check
- Review your nameservers and DNS provider, especially if DNS is bundled with your current registrar.
Registration time
A move.
Not a restart.
You don’t need to wait for the clock to run out. For a typical eligible .com, the transfer adds a year to the time already remaining.
Your moving checklist
Four steps.
One familiar name.
A little preparation makes the handover easier. Here’s what to do, and what happens next.
5–7 daysTypical transfer time. Your extension and current registrar can affect timing.
Ready? Start your transfer- Before you move
Unlock the domain.
Check eligibility and turn off the transfer lock with your current registrar. Keep a copy of your DNS settings and confirm which services need to stay active.
- Bring the key
Get your authorization code.
Request the EPP code from your current registrar. Keep it private—you’ll enter it in the secure transfer flow, not on this page.
- Make the move
Start your transfer.
Enter your domain above, review the price and requirements, then provide the code in the storefront. Complete any approval requests you receive.
- Settle in
Follow it through.
Check progress in your account. When the transfer completes, review your contact details, renewal settings and domain lock.
Before you pack
A few things
worth knowing.
The practical answers, before you start the move.
What do I need before I start?
An unlocked, eligible domain and its authorization (EPP) code from your current registrar. Check that you can receive transfer-related messages, and review your DNS and connected services before starting.
Will my website and email move too?
A domain transfer changes the registrar managing your registration. It does not move website files or mailboxes. Keep your hosting, email and DNS services active, and check with your current provider whether any bundled DNS service ends when the domain leaves.
How long does a transfer take?
Transfers typically take five to seven days once the required steps are complete. Timing varies by extension and current registrar. Follow the transfer status and any approval requests in your account.
Can a new or recently changed domain transfer?
A domain may be ineligible during a 60-day lock after registration, a previous transfer, or certain registrant changes. Other extension-specific restrictions can apply. Check eligibility with your current registrar before purchasing a transfer.
What happens to my registration time?
For a typical eligible .com transfer, the remaining term is retained and one year is added. Extension rules, recent post-expiry renewals and registry limits can affect the result. Review the applicable term and price in the storefront before paying.