How to transfer a domain

Benefits

Why transfer domains to us.

If your current provider lacks competitive pricing, reliable support, or the service you deserve, we’re here to help. Whether you’re consolidating domains or making a switch, we make the transfer process seamless so you can focus on what matters most.

Fully automated—no technical skills needed.

Our automated, fast, and risk-free transfer process lets you move your domain seamlessly. It all happens in the background, so you can focus on your next big project.

Manage all your domains in one place with ease.

Managing multiple domains is easier when they’re all in one place. We make the process simple and hassle-free.

Effortless domain management at your fingertips.

Subdomains, forwarding, and more—we've got it covered. Our intuitive domain management tools make it easy for everyone.

Always up to date.

We provide real-time domain monitoring to ensure your sites stay online and running smoothly.

Global support available anytime, anywhere.

Go beyond .com—choose from a vast selection of domain extensions and languages, with expert support available wherever you are.

Save more with exclusive bulk discounts.

Get up to 31% off when you register or transfer six or more .com domains together.

FAQs

Still have Qs?

Find answers to common questions about our products, hosting, domains, and support.

To transfer your domain, unlock it with your current registrar, obtain the EPP (authorization) code, and enter it during the transfer process on Go Resello. Then, approve the transfer via the confirmation email.

Domain transfers typically take 5 to 7 days, depending on the current registrar’s release process. Some transfers may complete sooner if manually approved.

No, your website will remain active as long as your DNS settings stay the same. We recommend keeping your domain’s nameservers unchanged until the transfer is complete.

Not necessarily. If your domain is close to expiration, transferring it may automatically extend its registration by one year. However, some registrars require at least 15 days of validity before allowing a transfer.

Yes, most domain transfers involve a small fee, but this usually includes an additional year of registration for your domain. Check our pricing for details.

Domains must be at least 60 days old before they can be transferred due to ICANN regulations. If you’ve recently renewed, your domain is still eligible for transfer, but the renewal period may not carry over.

If your email services are tied to your previous registrar’s hosting, they may stop working. To avoid downtime, ensure your new provider supports email hosting or set up email forwarding.

Yes, most domain transfers require an EPP (authorization) code from your current registrar. You can request this code from their dashboard or support team.

Yes, but the process depends on the stage of the transfer. If the transfer is still pending, you may cancel it through your Go Resello account or your current registrar.

WHOIS privacy may be disabled during the transfer process but can be reactivated once the transfer is complete. We offer free WHOIS privacy protection for supported domains.