{"id":39059,"date":"2020-07-31T04:51:43","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T11:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=39059"},"modified":"2023-01-05T11:47:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T11:47:10","slug":"how-to-transfer-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/how-to-transfer-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transfer a Domain Name to a New Host"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The process of transferring a domain is easy, but it takes some time.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you&rsquo;ll have to wait at least 60 days after purchasing a domain before you can transfer it. You&rsquo;ll also have to figure out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/how-to-host-a-website\/\">how to host your new website<\/a> since both your current domain name registrar <em>and<\/em> the web host you&rsquo;re switching to must authorize the domain name transfer.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block toolkit-box\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n <svg height=\"15\" width=\"15\">\n <circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"7.5\" r=\"4.5\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\"><\/circle>\n <\/svg>\n \n Tools You May Need <\/h4>\n \n Here&rsquo;s a list of tools you&rsquo;re going to need to transfer your domain.\n<ul>\n<li>A new host, like Bluehost<\/li>\n<li>The dashboard of your old registrar<\/li>\n<li>An authorization code &ndash; we&rsquo;ll explain how to get one of these in step 4!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n[vc_empty_space]<div class=\"steps-navigation-section\">\n <h2 class=\"steps-navigation-title\">\n How to Transfer a Domain Name to a New Host: Step-by-Step Instructions <\/h2>\n\n <ul class=\"steps-navigation-list\">\n <li class=\"list-item\">\n <a class=\"list-item-link\" href=\"#step-1-choose-a-new-host-and-create-an-account\">\n <span class=\"step-number\">\n 1 <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"step-title-content\">\n <span class=\"step-title\">\n Choose a New Host and Create an Account <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xml:space=\"preserve\" viewbox=\"0 0 74 120\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m0 106 46-46L0 14 14 0l60 60-60 60\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"list-item\">\n <a class=\"list-item-link\" href=\"#step-2-disable-domain-privacy\">\n <span class=\"step-number\">\n 2 <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"step-title-content\">\n <span class=\"step-title\">\n Disable Domain Privacy <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xml:space=\"preserve\" viewbox=\"0 0 74 120\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m0 106 46-46L0 14 14 0l60 60-60 60\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"list-item\">\n <a class=\"list-item-link\" href=\"#step-3-unlock-your-domain-name\">\n <span class=\"step-number\">\n 3 <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"step-title-content\">\n <span class=\"step-title\">\n Unlock Your Domain Name <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xml:space=\"preserve\" viewbox=\"0 0 74 120\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m0 106 46-46L0 14 14 0l60 60-60 60\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"list-item\">\n <a class=\"list-item-link\" href=\"#step-4-request-an-authorization-code\">\n <span class=\"step-number\">\n 4 <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"step-title-content\">\n <span class=\"step-title\">\n Request an Authorization Code <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xml:space=\"preserve\" viewbox=\"0 0 74 120\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m0 106 46-46L0 14 14 0l60 60-60 60\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li class=\"list-item\">\n <a class=\"list-item-link\" href=\"#step-5-initiate-the-transfer\">\n <span class=\"step-number\">\n 5 <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"step-title-content\">\n <span class=\"step-title\">\n Initiate the Transfer <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xml:space=\"preserve\" viewbox=\"0 0 74 120\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m0 106 46-46L0 14 14 0l60 60-60 60\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box\" id=\"step-1-choose-a-new-host-and-create-an-account\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 1 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n <div class=\"subtitle\">\n Step 1 <\/div>\n\n <h2 class=\"title\">\n Choose a New Host and Create an Account <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"wbe-summary-box-subitems-list\">\n <li class=\"subitem-list-item\">\n <a class=\"subitem-list-item-link\" href=\"#step-1-1-decide-on-your-new-host\">\n <span class=\"link-text\">\n <svg height=\"15\" width=\"15\">\n <circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"7.5\" r=\"4.5\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\"><\/circle>\n <\/svg>\n Decide on Your New Host <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"navigation right icon\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\">\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-items\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item\" id=\"step-1-1-decide-on-your-new-host\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item-content\">\n <p>Before you can begin the domain transfer process, you need to pick out the new host you&rsquo;d like to transfer to. You may have picked out your new host already, in which case you can <a href=\"#next-section\">skip to the next step<\/a>. But if you&rsquo;re still undecided, take a look at the top three performers from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/\">our overall web hosting rankings<\/a> in the table below.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]\n<p>If you want a more in-depth look at each of our top providers, click the plus sign next to each heading below for all the extra details.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Once you have a host picked out, make sure to <strong>create your new hosting account<\/strong> before beginning to transfer your domain.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n \n <strong>How do these providers compare? <\/strong>Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/comparisons\/bluehost-vs-hostgator\/\">Bluehost vs HostGator<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/comparisons\/inmotion-vs-bluehost\/\">Bluehost vs InMotion<\/a><\/strong> guides can give you a more detailed look at how these hosts perform against each other.\n<p><strong>Want more options?&nbsp;<\/strong>Check out our full list of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/\">Best Website Hosts<\/a><\/strong> to compare all hosting providers.<\/p><\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box\" id=\"step-2-disable-domain-privacy\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 2 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n <div class=\"subtitle\">\n Step 2 <\/div>\n\n <h2 class=\"title\">\n Disable Domain Privacy <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"wbe-summary-box-subitems-list\">\n <li class=\"subitem-list-item\">\n <a class=\"subitem-list-item-link\" href=\"#step-2-1-turn-off-domain-privacy\">\n <span class=\"link-text\">\n <svg height=\"15\" width=\"15\">\n <circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"7.5\" r=\"4.5\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\"><\/circle>\n <\/svg>\n Turn Off Domain Privacy <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"navigation right icon\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\">\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-items\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item\" id=\"step-2-1-turn-off-domain-privacy\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item-content\">\n <p>Most registrars offer domain privacy when you sign up, and some offer it for free &ndash; so it&rsquo;s likely that you&rsquo;ll want to use this service. If you have domain privacy, it means that your registrar is protecting your personal information by hiding it in the WHOIS database. Instead of seeing your name and contact details listed, users who look up your site will only find a forwarding address posted by your registrar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39066\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39066\" src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/31004024\/domain-registration-lookup-450x186.png\" alt=\"domain registration data lookup\" width=\"450\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/31004024\/domain-registration-lookup-450x186.png 450w, https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/31004024\/domain-registration-lookup.png 645w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Without domain privacy, anyone on the internet could look up your domain name and access your contact information.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Domain privacy basically means that your registrar publicly registers your domain in its own name, for the sake of your privacy. In order to proceed with your domain name transfer, you have to disable domain privacy with your current registrar, and then wait for the central registry to update its records with your actual name and details.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n \n <strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> When updating your contact information, it&rsquo;s best to avoid using an email address associated with your domain. Make sure you use a public email service (like or Gmail or Outlook) instead.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box\" id=\"step-3-unlock-your-domain-name\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 3 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n <div class=\"subtitle\">\n Step 3 <\/div>\n\n <h2 class=\"title\">\n Unlock Your Domain Name <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"wbe-summary-box-subitems-list\">\n <li class=\"subitem-list-item\">\n <a class=\"subitem-list-item-link\" href=\"#step-3-1-use-your-old-registrar-to-unlock-your-domain-name\">\n <span class=\"link-text\">\n <svg height=\"15\" width=\"15\">\n <circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"7.5\" r=\"4.5\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\"><\/circle>\n <\/svg>\n Use Your Old Registrar To Unlock Your Domain Name <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"navigation right icon\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\">\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-items\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item\" id=\"step-3-1-use-your-old-registrar-to-unlock-your-domain-name\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item-content\">\n <p>Most domain name registrars &ldquo;lock&rdquo; your domain by default when you purchase it. This ensures that your domain is safe from unauthorized changes to contact details, DNS settings, and ownership. Locking also protects your domain from unauthorized transfer attempts.<\/p>\n<p>This means that you&rsquo;ll need to manually unlock your domain name in order to transfer it. Luckily, most registrars make this very simple. Sign in to your registrar, and look for the button to disable your domain lock &ndash; it will usually be under a tab labeled &ldquo;Transferring,&rdquo; &ldquo;Sharing,&rdquo; or something similar, and easy to locate.<\/p>\n<p>Once you request unlocking, it happens immediately.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box\" id=\"step-4-request-an-authorization-code\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 4 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n <div class=\"subtitle\">\n Step 4 <\/div>\n\n <h2 class=\"title\">\n Request an Authorization Code <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"wbe-summary-box-subitems-list\">\n <li class=\"subitem-list-item\">\n <a class=\"subitem-list-item-link\" href=\"#step-4-1-ask-your-old-registrar-for-an-authorization-code\">\n <span class=\"link-text\">\n <svg height=\"15\" width=\"15\">\n <circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"7.5\" r=\"4.5\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\"><\/circle>\n <\/svg>\n Ask Your Old Registrar for an Authorization Code <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"navigation right icon\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\">\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-items\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item\" id=\"step-4-1-ask-your-old-registrar-for-an-authorization-code\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item-content\">\n <p>After you&rsquo;ve disabled your domain lock, look for the option to receive an authorization code (it will usually be within the same section of the registrar dashboard). Registrars create this code to help identify you as the domain name holder.<\/p>\n<p>Most registrars send this code via email, but note that it could take up to five days to receive it. <strong>Make sure your email address is up-to-date beforehand,<\/strong> to avoid unnecessary delays!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box\" id=\"step-5-initiate-the-transfer\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 5 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n <div class=\"subtitle\">\n Step 5 <\/div>\n\n <h2 class=\"title\">\n Initiate the Transfer <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <ul class=\"wbe-summary-box-subitems-list\">\n <li class=\"subitem-list-item\">\n <a class=\"subitem-list-item-link\" href=\"#step-5-1-transfer-your-domain-to-your-new-host\">\n <span class=\"link-text\">\n <svg height=\"15\" width=\"15\">\n <circle cx=\"7.5\" cy=\"7.5\" r=\"4.5\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\"><\/circle>\n <\/svg>\n Transfer Your Domain to Your New Host <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"cta-text-block\">\n <span class=\"cta-text\">Jump to section<\/span>\n <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"navigation right icon\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\">\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-items\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item\" id=\"step-5-1-transfer-your-domain-to-your-new-host\">\n <div class=\"wbe-summary-box-item-content\">\n <p>Once your domain is unlocked and you have the authorization code from your old registrar, you can begin the transfer process with your host. You&rsquo;ll be prompted to enter information at this stage, including your authorization code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39070 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/31005044\/domain-transfer-450x190.png\" alt=\"domain transfer homepage\" width=\"450\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/31005044\/domain-transfer-450x190.png 450w, https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/31005044\/domain-transfer.png 645w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"><\/p>\n<p>The new host will walk you through this process &ndash; just make sure you follow the prompts to&nbsp;<em>transfer<\/em>&nbsp;a domain, not to register a new one!<\/p>\n<p>Your new registrar will give you a time frame for how long the transfer will take (up to 14 days, but usually less), and you&rsquo;ll likely receive status updates from both your old and new registrar via email.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, most hosting providers will either&nbsp;<strong>charge you a transfer fee, or charge you to renew your domain for an additional year.<\/strong>&nbsp;You&rsquo;ll need to make this purchase in order for the transfer to complete successfully. The top three hosting providers that we mentioned earlier &ndash; Bluehost, HostGator, and InMotion &ndash; each have different domain transfer costs, and annual renewal costs will differ based on the domain name extension (com, org, biz, etc.) you use.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block secondary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Further Reading <\/h4>\n \n \n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/what-is-a-domain-name-beginners-guide\/\">What is a Domain Name<\/a>?<\/strong> We answer your frequently asked questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/domain-name-cost\/\">How Much Does a Domain Name Cost<\/a>?<\/strong> How much should you be spending, and are there hidden fees?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/how-to-change-a-domain-name\/\"><strong>How Can I Change My Domain Name?<\/strong><\/a> Our 4-step guide tells all!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wordpress\/move-wordpress-site-new-host\/\"><strong>How to Move a WordPress Site to a New Host<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> You may want to transfer more than just your domain name.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/transfer-domain-from-wix-to-godaddy\/\"><strong>How To Transfer a Domain From Wix to GoDaddy:<\/strong><\/a> If you&rsquo;re&nbsp; changing website builders rather than web hosts, our guide walks you through the switch from Wix to GoDaddy specifically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n How to Transfer a Domain Name to a New Host: Summary <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary\">\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-icon\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-flag.svg\" alt=\"flag icon\" width=\"45\" height=\"46\">\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n <div class=\"subtitle\">\n Let's recap <\/div>\n <h2 class=\"title\">\n How to Transfer a Domain Name to a New H <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-description\">\n Whether you&rsquo;re sick of your old hosting provider, or you just want your domain name and your hosting managed under one roof, transferring a domain to another hosting provider is very doable. To recap, these are your five steps to success: <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-items\">\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item\">\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 1 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"item-title-wrapper\">\n <h6 class=\"title\">\n Choose a New Host and Create an Account <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-content\">\n <meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_choose_new_host\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_choose_new_host-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Decide on Your New Host <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_choose_new_host-cont-0\">\n Choose your new hosting platform. Make sure to check the domain transfer costs when you do this. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item\">\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 2 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"item-title-wrapper\">\n <h6 class=\"title\">\n Disable Domain Privacy <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-content\">\n <meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_disable_domain_privacy\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_disable_domain_privacy-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Decide on Your New Host <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_disable_domain_privacy-cont-0\">\n Disable domain privacy with your current registrar, so that the records are updated with your actual name and details. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item\">\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 3 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"item-title-wrapper\">\n <h6 class=\"title\">\n Unlock Your domain Name <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-content\">\n <meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_unlock_domain_name\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_unlock_domain_name-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Use Your Old Registrar to Unlock Your Domain Name <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_unlock_domain_name-cont-0\">\n You can do this by signing into your old registrar, and looking for the button to disable your domain lock &ndash; it&rsquo;s usually under a tab labeled &lsquo;Transferring&rsquo;, &lsquo;Sharing&rsquo;, or something similar. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item\">\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 4 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"item-title-wrapper\">\n <h6 class=\"title\">\n Request an Authorization Code <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-content\">\n <meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_auth_code\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_auth_code-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Ask Your Old Registrar for an Authorization Code <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_auth_code-cont-0\">\n Request an authorization code from your old registrar &ndash; this identifies you as the domain name holder. However, it can take up to five days for the code to be sent. <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item\">\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-heading\">\n <div class=\"title-number\">\n 5 <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"item-title-wrapper\">\n <h6 class=\"title\">\n Initiate the Transfer <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"wbe-recap-summary-item-content\">\n <meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-plus\">\n<meta data-fa-load=\"fas fa-minus\">\n<div class=\"wbe-accordion\" id=\"cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_initiate_transfer\" data-eventcategory=\"content-element\" data-eventaction=\"accordion\">\n \n<div class=\"accordion-section\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_initiate_transfer-sect-0\">\n\n \n\n <button class=\"accordion-title accordion-collapse-control\">\n <h4>\n Transfer Your Domain to Your New Host <\/h4>\n <\/button>\n\n\n \n \n <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"acc-cc_acc_transfer_domain_name_initiate_transfer-cont-0\">\n Begin the transfer process with your new host &ndash; make sure you follow the prompts to transfer carefully! <\/div>\n\n\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]Regardless of which hosting provider you transfer a domain to, these steps will serve as a general guide.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <div class=\"taco-back-to-top-link\">\n <a href=\"#\">\n Go to the top\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wbe\/dist\/img\/svg\/icon-long-arrow-up.svg?width=12&amp;height=12\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The process of transferring a domain is easy, but it takes some time. 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