Move the registrar, not the website
A domain transfer changes the managing registrar. Your website hosting does not have to move with it.
Domain transfer
Transfer Your .CO.UK, .UK or Other Supported Domain.
Move an eligible .co.uk or other supported domain to GrabbyHost after unlocking it and obtaining the EPP or authorization code required for the transfer.
- Clear transfer requirements
- EPP / Auth Code transfer process
- Current transfer pricing before checkout
Keep your DNS in place
When your current nameservers and DNS records remain unchanged, the services using those records can stay connected during the registrar move.
Review the transfer price first
Check the current transfer price for the domain extension before completing the order.
Get help when needed
Contact GrabbyHost if you are unsure about the domain's transfer status, Auth Code or requirements.
Contact GrabbyHostBefore you transfer
Check These Domain Transfer Requirements First.
Transfer rules vary by extension, but a few checks can prevent most avoidable delays before you submit the request.
Unlock the domain
Make sure the registrar lock is removed at your current provider when the domain extension uses the standard registrar-transfer process.
Get the current Auth Code
Request the EPP or Auth Code from your current registrar for domain extensions that require one.
Check for transfer locks
For many generic top-level domains, a transfer may be blocked during the first 60 days after registration or a previous registrar transfer. Certain registrant-information changes can also trigger a 60-day transfer lock.
Be ready to confirm the request
Keep access to the account and contact methods used by your current registrar in case transfer confirmation is required.
After the transfer
Bring Domain Management Into Your GrabbyHost Account.
Move the registrar relationship to GrabbyHost without forcing a hosting migration. Keep supported domain controls, billing and related services connected through one client account.
One client account
Keep transferred domains, hosting and related GrabbyHost services connected through the same account.
Renewal visibility
Review domain expiry and renewal information through the controls available for the transferred domain.
Supported domain controls
Use the DNS, nameserver and other management options available for the transferred extension.
Transfer support
Contact GrabbyHost when you need help understanding a pending transfer or domain requirement.
Secure transfer requestTransfer status: Track the request through the available account/transfer flow
Current registrar: Your existing provider
New registrar: GrabbyHost
A clear transfer journey
Transfer Your Domain in Four Clear Steps.
Prepare the domain at your current registrar, submit the transfer to GrabbyHost and complete any confirmation required for the request.
- 01
Unlock the domain
Remove the registrar lock at your current provider when the domain uses the standard unlock-and-transfer process.
- 02
Get your EPP / Auth Code
Request the current transfer authorization code from your registrar when the extension requires one.
- 03
Submit the transfer
Enter the domain and required transfer details, review the current transfer price and continue through checkout.
- 04
Complete the confirmation
Respond to any transfer confirmation requested by the registrars and monitor the request until the transfer completes.
Transfer timing varies by domain extension, registrar, registry and approval status. Some transfers complete within several days, while special requirements can take longer.
Domain transfer questions
Domain Transfer Questions Before You Start.
Clear answers about eligibility, Auth Codes, transfer locks, pricing, website continuity and registrar-transfer timing.
A domain transfer moves the registration of an existing domain from one registrar to another. It does not require you to rebuild the website or move the hosting service. DNS and nameserver settings still need to remain correctly configured for connected website and email services to continue working.
For many domains, you should unlock the domain at the current registrar, obtain the current EPP or Auth Code and confirm that the domain is not subject to an applicable transfer lock. Some extensions use different requirements, so check the current process for the TLD you are transferring.
An EPP or Auth Code is a transfer authorization credential provided by the current registrar for domain extensions that use it. Look for the transfer or authorization-code option in your current registrar account, or request the code from that registrar.
For many generic top-level domains, registrar-transfer rules can prevent another transfer during the first 60 days after initial registration or a previous transfer. Certain changes to registrant information can also trigger a 60-day transfer lock. Some country-code domains use different rules.
A registrar transfer does not require your website hosting to move. When the domain keeps the correct nameservers and DNS records, existing website and email services can normally remain connected. If DNS changes are required, plan those changes carefully to reduce disruption.
Transfer pricing depends on the domain extension and the current commercial catalogue. Many eligible transfers also extend the registration term, but the result varies by TLD, registry policy and circumstances such as recent renewal activity. Review the current transfer price and transfer details before checkout.
Transfer timing depends on the TLD, current registrar, registry process and any required confirmation. Many standard registrar transfers complete within several days, while domains with special requirements or transfer issues can take longer.
No. Transfer eligibility depends on the extension, domain status, applicable registry rules, transfer locks and current registrar conditions. Expired, locked, recently registered or recently transferred domains can require additional steps or may not be transferable immediately. Some extensions also use a different transfer procedure.
Ready to transfer?
Transfer Your Domain When You're Ready to Move.
Prepare the domain, get the required transfer authorization and review the current transfer price before continuing to GrabbyHost.
