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Domain transfer

Quick answer · What is Domain transfer?

A change of sponsoring registrar for a domain registration.

IN PRACTICE

Domain transfer: an example

A business moves its registration management to a new registrar while leaving the website host in place.

KEEP IN MIND

Transferring a registrar and migrating a website are separate operations; nameserver behavior should still be checked.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Domain transfer?

A business moves its registration management to a new registrar while leaving the website host in place.

Does transferring a domain also migrate the website?

Transferring a registrar and migrating a website are separate operations; nameserver behavior should still be checked.

Which concepts should I read alongside Domain transfer?

Authorization code: A credential used in applicable registrar transfer workflows to authorize a domain transfer.
Nameserver: A server that answers DNS questions, either using authoritative data or by resolving and caching answers.