Transferring a domain moves its registration from one registrar to another. This is different from pointing nameservers (which only changes where the domain points). If you want to manage your domain and hosting in one place, a transfer is the clean way to do it.
What you need before you start
- An unlocked domain. Your current registrar may lock domains to prevent theft. Disable the lock in their dashboard first.
- The authorisation (EPP) code. A unique code for the domain, issued by your current registrar. Request it if you don't have one.
- A valid contact email at the domain's registrant contact, because transfer approval emails go there.
- Registrant contact details matching on both the old and new registrar.
What the process looks like
- Unlock the domain and request your EPP code from the current registrar.
- Start the transfer with WebFulHost, entering the EPP code when prompted.
- You'll receive an approval email from the losing registrar. Approve it (or let it expire — don't approve a transfer you no longer want).
- The domain moves across. A standard transfer completes within 5–7 days.
Note: your website and email keep working throughout a transfer because it only moves the registration, not the DNS. Just don't change nameservers at the same time unless you're ready.
Times a transfer isn't allowed
- The domain was registered or last transferred less than 60 days ago.
- It has pending disputes or expired status.
- You changed the registrant contact within the last 60 days.
.au domains
Australian domains (.au, .com.au, .net.au) follow the same core process. The transfer will be subject to the auDA rules your current registrar applies, and you'll need to hold a valid eligibility in .au. See .au and .com.au Domains Explained.
After the transfer
Once the transfer completes, your domain appears in your WebFulHost client area, renews through us at renewal time, and can be pointed at our nameservers exactly like any other domain.