How Domain Transfer Works
Unlock Your Domain
Log in to your current registrar and disable domain lock.
This security feature is often enabled to prevent unauthorized changes. You'll need to find the lock setting in your domain control panel and turn it off to allow the transfer.
Get Your Transfer Code
Request your EPP/Auth code, it’s like a password for your domain.
This code is generated by your current registrar and required for any domain transfer. It may be found in your control panel or sent via email after request.
Start Your Transfer
Enter your domain, select transfer, enter your code and let our system take care of the rest.
We’ll verify the domain, initiate the registrar change, and keep you updated through email. Most transfers complete in 1–5 days.
What’s Included with Every Transfer
Domain Locking
Prevents unauthorized domain transfers for added protection
DNS Management
Manage records from your KnownHost panel. No technical expertise needed.
Free WHOIS Privacy
Your contact info stays hidden at no extra cost.
*Excludes .US
DNSSEC Support
Protects against spoofing and ensures DNS integrity.
Nameserver Setup
Quickly point your domain to any hosting provider.
Transfer Support
Questions? Our team helps every step of the way — no hassle.
Why Transfer to KnownHost?
Transferring your domain is more than just moving a registration. It’s an opportunity to gain control, security, and confidence in where your domain lives. KnownHost ensures your transfer is handled with transparency and minimal friction.
When you transfer to KnownHost, you benefit from full access to your DNS settings, free WHOIS privacy where supported, and DNSSEC protection out of the box. More importantly, you’ll have real support that knows what to do when something goes wrong.
Our infrastructure is built for performance and stability. Whether you’re running a personal site or managing multiple domains for clients, transferring to KnownHost gives you the tools and peace of mind to manage everything confidently from one place.
Need Assistance?
Transferring your domain to KnownHost takes just a few minutes, let us help you make that possible.
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Questions About
Domains
Per ICANN policy a domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of its registration or last transfer. This applies to domain registrations being transferred to us as well as away from us.
When transferring a domain to us you'll be asked for what's known as an EPP code on the order form. You'll need to obtain the EPP code from the old/current registrar's control panel or by contacting their support. In addition the domain will need to be unlocked to allow the transfer.
Once the order is submitted to us and the EPP code is validated an email will be dispatched to the administrative WHOIS contact with a link that must be clicked in order to continue with the transfer. After this link is clicked the old registrar has five (5) days to release the domain to us.
While many registrars will either approve the request automatically or email you an additional link to get them to approve the transfer immediately, some do not and you may have to wait the full five days for the transfer to complete.
Nameservers are responsible for serving your domain's DNS. In the case of a shared hosting account these will be provided to you. For reseller accounts you have the option of using the ones provided to you or registering your own private nameserversr. For VPSs and dedicated servers you'll need to register nameservers before they can be used for your domain.
If you use an external DNS provider such as Cloudflare this is where you'll enter the nameservers they provide you.
On your My KnownHost panel page you'll be presented with a form to update the Registrant, Administrative, Technical, and Billing WHOIS contact info. If you have domain privacy enabled on your domain this information will not be public.
Domains can be controlled through the My KnownHost panel. When logged into the panel click on "manage" next to a respective domain to be presented with the management options for it.
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