Transfer your domain stress free
Move your domain name to Upkyo and manage it alongside your website and email. We guide you through every step.
Transfer a domain name in 4 steps
Domain transfers follow a standard process that works the same way at every registrar.
- 01
Unlock the domain
At your current registrar, turn off the transfer lock on your domain.
- 02
Get the EPP code
Request the authorization code, also called the EPP or auth code. It proves you are the registrant.
- 03
Start the transfer at Upkyo
Enter your domain and its EPP code at checkout. We send the request to the registry.
- 04
Approve the request
Confirm the transfer if you receive an approval email. You can track progress from your client area.
What to check before a domain transfer
A few quick checks keep your transfer from being rejected.
- The domain is unlocked at your current registrar
- You have a valid EPP code
- The registrant email address is current and you can access it
- The domain is not expired or in a grace period
- There is no open dispute on the domain
- Any waiting period some extensions require after registration or renewal has passed
Why transfer your domain to Upkyo
Once the transfer is complete, you run everything from one dashboard.
One client area
Domains, hosting, email and invoices, all in the same place.
Full DNS management
Edit your A, CNAME, MX or TXT records whenever you need to.
Redirects
Point your domain or a subdomain to any address you choose.
Email at your domain
Keep your business email addresses on your domain without changing them.
Lock turned back on
Your domain is protected again against unauthorized transfers.
Human support 24/7
An engineer helps if the transfer gets stuck or a setting is unclear.
Your website and email stay online
A transfer changes your registrar, not where your domain points.
- Your DNS records stay in place if you keep the same nameservers
- Your website keeps loading during the process
- Your email keeps arriving
- You remain the registrant from start to finish
- You can then move your website to Upkyo with free migration
- A free SSL certificate comes with hosting
Domain transfer questions
What customers ask most often before they transfer.
What is an EPP code?
It's a unique authorization code issued by your current registrar. It confirms that the domain's registrant approves the transfer.
Where do I find my transfer code?
In your current registrar's client area, usually in the domain settings. If you can't find it, ask their support team.
Why was my domain transfer rejected?
The most common reasons are a domain that's still locked, a wrong EPP code, or a domain registered or renewed too recently. Some extensions block transfers for 60 days afterward.
Will my website go down during the transfer?
No, as long as the nameservers stay the same. The transfer changes the registrar, not where your domain points.
Who can help if I get stuck?
Our human support team is available 24/7 and can walk you through each step, by email at support@upkyo.com or from your client area.
Ready to transfer your domain?
Have your EPP code handy and submit your request in minutes.