Transfer Your Domain to Cloudoora
Move your existing domain to a secure, affordable registrar with a straightforward domain transfer process. Transfer eligible domains, use your EPP authorization code, and manage your domain from one Cloudoora account.
Transfer your.COM domain from €8.49 with 1-year renewal included.
Transfer Your Domain →Transfer Your Domain in 4 Easy Steps
Check Your Domain
Enter the domain name you want to transfer into Cloudoora’s transfer tool. The system can check whether the domain extension is supported and whether the transfer can be initiated.
Before starting, make sure the domain is eligible for transfer.
Check Transfer Availability → →Unlock Your Domain
Sign in to your current registrar and turn off the domain transfer lock. A locked domain cannot normally be transferred to another registrar.
Look for settings such as Transfer Lock, Registrar Lock, or Domain Lock, depending on your current provider.
Unlock Your Domain → →Enter Your EPP Authorization Code
Request the EPP code (also called an authorization code or transfer code) from your current registrar.
Enter the code in Cloudoora’s domain transfer form to authorize the transfer request.
Enter EPP Code → →Approve and Complete the Transfer
Submit the transfer request and complete any required confirmation or approval. Once the current registrar and registry processes are complete, your domain is transferred to Cloudoora.
Your existing website, email, and other services can continue operating during a registrar transfer when your DNS and nameserver configuration remains unchanged.
Start Domain Transfer → →Domain Transfer Requirements
Cloudoora offers one of the most affordable domain transfer services starting at €8.49 for .com domains, with free WHOIS privacy and zero hidden fees.
Your Domain Is Eligible for Transfer
Before starting a domain transfer, confirm that the domain is eligible to move from its current registrar. Eligibility can depend on the domain extension, registration status, previous transfer activity, and applicable registry or registrar rules.
For most standard transfers, the domain should be active and not in a state that prevents transfer, such as redemption or certain registry holds.
Key check: Is the domain currently eligible to be transferred?
The Domain Is Unlocked
Your domain must generally be unlocked for transfer before the transfer request can proceed.
Log in to your current registrar and look for Domain Lock, Registrar Lock, or Transfer Lock. Turn off the lock when preparing to transfer the domain.
Key check: Confirm that the domain is not locked by your current registrar.
You Have the EPP Authorization Code
An EPP code, also called an authorization code or transfer code, is used to authorize a domain transfer.
Request the code from your current registrar and keep it available when starting the transfer with Cloudoora.
Key check: Obtain the correct authorization code for the domain you want to transfer.
Your Domain Is Not Within a Transfer Lock Period
Some domains cannot be transferred during specific restriction periods. A common example is the 60-day transfer restriction following certain registrations or previous registrar transfers.
The exact rules can vary by domain extension and circumstances, so check the domain’s current status before initiating the transfer.
Key check: Make sure no applicable transfer restriction is preventing the domain from being moved.
Your Domain Contact Information Is Current
Make sure the domain’s registration information and associated contact details are up to date before beginning the transfer.
Accurate information helps avoid problems with transfer verification, authorization, or registrar communication.
Key check: Verify that the email address associated with the domain is accessible and current.
Domain Transfer Cost & Renewal
The domain transfer cost depends on the domain extension and the registrar’s pricing. For many domain extensions, transferring a domain includes an additional year of registration. Before you transfer, check both the domain transfer price and the future renewal price so you understand the ongoing cost of keeping your domain.
Why Transfer Your Domain to Cloudoora?
Transfer your eligible domain to Cloudoora with transparent transfer pricing and understand the renewal cost before you move. Where applicable, the transfer includes an additional year of domain registration.
See the current transfer price before checkout and avoid surprises about future renewal costs.
Move your domain without giving up control.
With Cloudoora, the value isn’t simply a low transfer price. You get a domain registrar destination where transfer, privacy on eligible domains, DNS management, renewals, and ongoing domain administration can be handled from one account.
Why Cloudoora for Domain Transfer?
Competitive pricing → Know the transfer and renewal cost
Privacy → WHOIS privacy on eligible domains
Control → Manage DNS, nameservers and renewals
Security → Authorization-based registrar transfer
Support → Assistance before and after transfer
Will Your Website Go Down During a Domain Transfer?
Usually, no. A domain registrar transfer does not normally move your website hosting or automatically change your DNS settings. If your existing nameservers and DNS records remain unchanged, your website and email can continue operating while the domain transfer is completed. A domain transfer changes which registrar manages your domain. It does not, by itself, move the website files, change your hosting server, or redirect your domain somewhere else.
The key distinction is between your registrar, nameservers, DNS, and hosting:
- Registrar — manages your domain registration and transfer.
- Nameservers — tell the domain where its DNS is managed.
- DNS records — connect the domain to your website, email, and other services.
- Hosting — stores and serves your website or application.
Because these components perform different functions, transferring your domain to another registrar does not normally require moving your website hosting.
How Long Does a Domain Transfer Take?
A domain transfer can take several days to complete. The exact domain transfer time depends on the domain extension, the registrars involved, the transfer status, and how quickly the required authorization or approval is completed.
For many domains, the transfer can progress automatically after the request is authorized. However, some transfers may remain pending if additional verification, approval, or registrar processing is required.
Domain Transfer Timeline
Transfer Requested
→ Submit the domain transfer request with the required authorization details.
Authorization
→ The transfer request is validated using the domain’s authorization information.
Approval
→ The transfer is approved according to the applicable registrar and registry process.
Registrar Processing
→ The registrars and registry process the transfer between accounts.
Transfer Completed
→ The domain becomes managed by the new registrar.
Why Can a Domain Transfer Take Longer?
A domain transfer pending status can occur when:
- The transfer has not yet been approved.
- The authorization information needs to be corrected.
- The domain has an applicable transfer restriction.
- The registrars or registry require additional processing.
- The transfer involves extension-specific requirements.
The best approach is to check the current transfer status and follow any instructions provided by the registrars involved.
Transfer Your Domain from Another Registrar
Already have a domain with another registrar? Transfer your eligible domain to Cloudoora without changing your website hosting. You typically need to unlock the domain and obtain its EPP authorization code before starting the transfer.
Ready to Transfer Your Domain?
Move your eligible domain to Cloudoora and make the switch to a registrar built for simple, transparent domain management. Start your domain transfer with the required authorization details, keep your existing DNS setup when appropriate, and manage your domain from one account after the transfer. Whether you're moving from GoDaddy, Namecheap, Bluehost, or another registrar, Cloudoora gives you a straightforward way to transfer an eligible domain and manage its DNS, renewals, and domain settings in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
To transfer your domain to Cloudoora, first confirm that the domain is eligible, unlock it at your current registrar, and obtain its EPP or authorization code. Enter your domain and authorization code in Cloudoora’s domain transfer process, then complete any required approval.
The usual domain transfer requirements include an eligible domain, an unlocked domain status, a valid EPP authorization code, and accessible contact information. Some domain extensions may have additional transfer rules or restrictions.
The domain transfer cost depends on the domain extension and registrar. A transfer fee may include an additional year of domain registration. Check the transfer price and future domain renewal price for your specific TLD before completing the transfer.
A domain transfer does not normally move your website hosting or change your DNS settings. If your existing nameservers and DNS records remain unchanged, your website and email can continue operating while the registrar transfer is processed.
A domain transfer can take several days, depending on the domain extension, registrars involved, authorization, and approval process. Some transfers may complete sooner, while others can remain pending until the required processing is finished.
Yes, an eligible domain can generally be transferred from GoDaddy, Namecheap, Bluehost, or another registrar to Cloudoora. You typically need to unlock the domain and obtain its EPP or authorization code from your current registrar.
A domain transfer does not normally mean losing the domain’s existing registration period. For many domain extensions, the transfer adds an additional registration year, although the exact treatment can vary by TLD and transfer circumstances.
Not necessarily. WHOIS privacy requirements can vary by registrar and domain extension, so it should not be treated as a universal domain transfer requirement. If your current registrar requires a privacy setting to be changed, follow its transfer instructions before submitting the request.