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How to transfer a domain to UnderHost

Transfer your domain from another registrar to UnderHost in a few steps. Get the EPP/auth code, unlock your domain,

UnderHost NOC Network Operations
7 min read Updated June 2026
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Transferring a domain to UnderHost moves the registration to our registrar while keeping your website and email working throughout the process. The transfer itself usually takes 5–7 days.

You don't need to transfer to host with us

Your domain can stay at any registrar while hosting at UnderHost. Simply update the nameservers or DNS records at your current registrar. Domain transfer is optional and separate from hosting setup.

Before you start

  • Domain must be at least 60 days old (ICANN rule)
  • Domain must not have been transferred or had its registrant info changed in the last 60 days
  • Domain must be unlocked at your current registrar
  • You need the EPP/Authorization code (also called auth code or transfer key) from your current registrar
  • Your WHOIS email address must be reachable (you'll receive a confirmation email)

Transfer steps

  1. Unlock your domain

    Log in to your current registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) and disable the transfer lock (sometimes called "domain lock" or "registrar lock"). This setting is usually in Domain Management or Security settings.

  2. Get your EPP / authorization code

    Request the EPP code from your current registrar. They may send it by email or display it in your account dashboard. Keep this code ready.

  3. Initiate the transfer at UnderHost

    Go to CustomerPanel → Domains → Transfer Domain. Enter your domain name and EPP code. Complete the checkout (transfers include 1 year of registration extension).

  4. Approve the transfer email

    You'll receive an email at the address in your domain's WHOIS record asking you to approve the transfer. Click the approval link. Some registrars auto-approve after a waiting period if you don't decline.

  5. Wait for completion

    The transfer typically completes in 5–7 days. You'll receive a confirmation email when it's done.

Transfer timeline

StageTypical time
Unlock domain + get EPP codeImmediate (at your registrar)
Initiate transfer at UnderHostImmediate
Approval email sentWithin a few hours
Transfer completes5–7 days after approval

FAQ

No. Domain transfers don't affect DNS records or hosting. Your website, email, and DNS configuration all remain unchanged during the transfer. Only the registrar (who manages your domain registration) changes.
Yes. UnderHost accepts domain transfers from all major registrars. The domain must be unlocked and at least 60 days old. Open a pre-sales ticket if you need help with the process.
Yes. Domain transfers include a 1-year registration extension added to your current expiry date. This is a standard part of the ICANN transfer process.

Related: Does UnderHost register domain names? | How to register a domain name | How to renew your domain name | How to point a domain to UnderHost hosting

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