Domain Transfer
Transfer your domain and get more
- Packed with great features
- Easy – transfer from any provider
- No transfer fee

Add value to your domain
No transfer fee
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Private registration
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Domain transfer pricing
Prices excl. VAT may be subject to change dependent upon your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.
How to transfer a domain in 3 easy steps
Get your code
Set up with IONOS
Confirm transfer
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What do I do before I transfer my domain?
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Domain transfer
If you move your domain from one provider to another you're transferring your domain.
Why do people transfer their domain? Domain providers offer different features and services for any given domain name. Usually, it's about value. Customers transfer their domain to providers like IONOS to add value to their domain name.
While all ICANN domains are transferrable, other domains have restrictions or other special conditions. Country code TLDs or (ccTLDs), like Colombia's .co or Canada's .ca domain extensions, may have different transfer policies. The .xyz extension also has special rule regarding transfers. Blockchain domains, like .crypto, .bitcoin, and .wallet, are currently not eligible for transfer at IONOS.
If you have any questions, our transfer experts would be happy to help!
To transfer your domain you'll need the authorisation code from your current provider and the current email address associated with your account. Double check you have access to this email account, because you'll receive your code in this mailbox.
We recommend that you back up all the content on your existing domain, as this will not be transferred to your new host.
Since your website must be hosted on a domain, it's important to ensure that your domain provider is the best choice for both you and your business. Your provider should meet all your company needs and provide 24/7 service.
If not, it's worth considering transferring your domain name. The features offered, the quality of those features, the level of service, reliability, and price can vary greatly. So, before you transfer, it's a good idea to explore different providers.
If you're looking for a cheap domain transfer, you're in the right place. Regardless of why you're transferring your domain, we don't charge any domain transfer fees and there are no added costs for moving your domain at any time. You only have to pay for the first year of registration.
The registration process with IONOS takes just a few minutes, but it's important that you enter your authorisation code and other information correctly. If you do that, the entire process usually takes between 24 and 48 hours.
If we have to verify or correct information for you, it may take up to 7 days for your transfer to go through.
As long as your actual domain name doesn't change and you follow the steps above, your SEO ranking shouldn't be affected by your domain transfer.
We recommend waiting to cancel your previous account until your domain transfer to IONOS is complete. This way, your site remains online throughout the transition period.
You'll find answers to all your authorisation code questions and step-by-step guides in the IONOS Help Centre
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