How to Transfer a Domain
When transferring a domain registration from one Registrar to another, there are specific steps you will need to take to prepare your domain. It’s easy to transfer a domain name, and below you can find the instructions on how to do it. Please note that ccTLD requirements may vary, (for example .UK and . ES).
If your domain is unlocked and you have everything you need to get started, please log in to your account and click the banner below. Alternatively, if you need further instructions on the transfer process, please continue reading this article.
Note: If your domain expired with your old Registrar and you renewed it with them, please do not transfer it within 45 days of the previous expiration date. Otherwise, an extra year would not be added to your domain name since losing Registrar revokes renewal in such cases. And you’d lose renewal fees paid to the old Registrar.
Your website will experience no downtime if your domain is pointed to your host's custom DNS servers (hosting or private nameservers). To minimize downtime during transfer in case your domain is using the current Registrar's default DNS servers, please read this help article (optional).
Steps to transfer your domain to HostGent:
1. Verify that the domain name is eligible for transfer.
To make sure your domain name can be transferred, sign in to your current Registrar and check the following:
The initial registration of the domain name was at least 60 days ago and the domain has been with your current Registrar for at least 60 days:
Per ICANN's Policy on Transfer of Registrations between Registrars, domains that are less than 60 days old or were transferred between Registrars within the last 60 days cannot be transferred. Please wait at least 60 days before transferring.
2. Submit your transfer through your HostGent account:
- Once logged in, select Domains from the top menu and select Transfer;
- Enter your domain name, then click 'Transfer';
- On the next page, verify whether the domain is fully ready for transfer and enter the Auth code in the respective field;
- Click the black 'Add to Cart button, then click the red 'View Cart button to the right of the page;
- If you have a coupon code, enter it in the 'Promo Code field, then click 'Apply';
- Click 'Confirm Order' and proceed with the checkout.