Domain transfers
made easy
- No downtime – your web and email stay online with existing DNS
- If needed, we’ll help renew for an extra year during transfer
- Most transfers are finished on the same day
- Ask for free email and website migration during the transfer
Transferring your domain to a new provider might seem complicated, but with the right preparation, it’s surprisingly simple.
Domain transfer in 3 simple steps
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar and request an authorisation code. This can be done either through their control panel or by contacting customer support.
- Search for your domain name in our “Transfer now” search bar and enter the authorisation code to confirm the transfer. Domain transfer is free, but you may need to pay for a one-year extension if required by the registry..
- Most transfers are completed within 24 hours, but transfers from larger registrars may take 5–7 days. Be sure to check your inbox, as some registries might send an email with a link to the confirmation page.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions for more details – or contact our helpdesk for personal service!
Frequently asked questions about Domain Transfer
Domain registrations are handled by registrars who manage your domain’s entry in respective registry. You have a right to change the registrar and transfer your to another service provider using secure process designed to minimize risks like your domain getting into wrong hands.
Transfer usually starts by getting authorization code from your current registrar. Some domain extensions may also have additional “locks” set that require verification of your identity before transfer.
You can get your authorization code (also known as an EPP code, EPP transfer code, transfer code, auth code) from your current service provider. This may be available from their control panel together with option for removing domain locks or you may need to contact their customer support.
Domain transfer is designed to be safe and can only proceed when correct authorization code is entered. This is often followed by confirmation e-mail to domain owner’s address with link to special web page.
You are advised to keep your domain contact information always up-to-date to ensure these e-mails go to right person. To avoid malicious domain transfers some extension may have a “cooldown period” of up to 60 days after change of contact address when transfer is not possible.
Most extensions support change of contact information and owner during transfer, for others we at Zone have implemented transfer+trade process where changes are made automatically. Due to possible “cooldown period” after change of contact e-mail we suggest to make all changes during transfer, not before.
No, domain transfer means change of registrar so your e-mails and website will remain working where they were before transfer, without interruption. You need to order web hosting from us to bring them over – and we are happy to help with free migration that covers most cases. Should you need personal support, paid option is available with our engineers and domain specialists taking care of all neccessary steps.
Why should I transfer domains to Zone?
Easy management
Manage all your domains from one simple control panel and have a clear overview of their usage.
Simple renewals
Save time by deciding which domains you want to renew and get one invoice.
Integrated with hosting
No need to configure DNS—our hosting automation ensures your website and email work seamlessly.
Free parking
Not ready for a website yet? No problem! All domains will display a ‘Moving in’ page until you’re ready.
Secured with DNSSEC
All new domains with DNSSEC-supported extensions are instantly enabled—free of charge!
Professional support
As a registrar for many top level domains we have a dedicated and knowledgable team at your service.
Zone is the largest domain service provider in Estonia
Nearly 50 000 web servers and more than 145 000 domains
Assistance in changing the domain owner
By changing the contact information, the ownership can be changed for following domains .COM, .NET, .ORG, .BIZ, .INFO, .ME, .MOBI and .TV The change must be confirmed via verification email.
Enter domain management via My Zone, choose „ My domains“ and update domain contacts.
The owners of the European Union, Estonian or other country code top level domains must go through a trade procedure on order to change the ownership:
- new owner initiates the trade procedure;
- current owner approves or declines the trade request;
- if the current owner declines the trade request, ownership will not be changed.
Note: Current form cannot be used to change ownership of the domains registered via Zone. Use a separate form to change the ownership.
The rules on ownership change may vary depending on the domain:
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