Before you transfer a domain: a preparation checklist
A registrar transfer changes who manages the domain registration. It is not the same as moving website files or changing email providers. Plan those as separate tasks if they are also needed.
Prepare before submitting
- Confirm you control the domain and can access the current registrar account and recovery email.
- Check the domain status and any registration, recent-transfer or change-of-registrant restrictions. Rules and exceptions depend on the extension and circumstances; a 60-day restriction can apply.
- Record nameservers and DNS records, including the website and mail records.
- Review expiry timing and any pending disputes or account restrictions with the current provider.
- Obtain the authorization code through the provider’s official workflow when required. Treat it as a secret.
Use the correct Cheapville journey
Start on Domain Transfer, enter the public domain name and follow the branded eligibility steps. Do not put an authorization code in domain search, email it to an unknown contact or publish it in a screenshot. Only authorize a transfer you intend to complete.
Keep the site and email connected
Do not cancel the old hosting or email service simply because you requested a registrar transfer. Check whether existing DNS service will continue after the move. Once completed, verify nameservers, website access, mail delivery and the account’s expiry and renewal settings.
If the process refuses the domain, save the non-sensitive error and contact support. Repeated submissions are less useful than checking the restriction that caused the failure.
Your next step
Review domain-transfer options. Confirm current availability, inclusions and billing terms before purchasing.