{"id":9175,"date":"2026-06-01T02:14:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=9175"},"modified":"2026-06-01T02:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T00:14:37","slug":"what-is-a-domain-transfer-2","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-a-domain-transfer-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a domain transfer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain transfer is the process of moving a domain from one registrar to another. It changes the company responsible for managing and billing the domain, while the domain itself remains the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means you continue using the same domain name, but its administration is handled by a different provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-a-domain-transfer-2\/#How_domain_transfer_works\" >How domain transfer works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-a-domain-transfer-2\/#What_is_an_authorization_auth_code\" >What is an authorization (auth) code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-a-domain-transfer-2\/#Important_domain_transfer_vs_delegation\" >Important: domain transfer vs delegation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-a-domain-transfer-2\/#Transfer_duration\" >Transfer duration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-a-domain-transfer-2\/#Transfer_restrictions\" >Transfer restrictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-a-domain-transfer-2\/#Practical_implications\" >Practical implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/what-is-a-domain-transfer-2\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_domain_transfer_works\"><\/span>How domain transfer works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-3491889032\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you register a domain, it is managed by a specific registrar. If you decide to change providers, you can transfer the domain to a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A transfer typically involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>authorization from the current registrar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>validation of ownership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>completion of the transfer in the new provider\u2019s system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_authorization_auth_code\"><\/span>What is an authorization (auth) code?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To transfer a domain, you usually need an authorization code (also called an authinfo code).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>confirms that you are allowed to transfer the domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prevents unauthorized transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>is provided by your current registrar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of obtaining this code may vary depending on the provider and domain extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_domain_transfer_vs_delegation\"><\/span>Important: domain transfer vs delegation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transfer \u2260 Delegation change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Process<\/th><th>Domain transfer<\/th><th>Delegation change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>What changes<\/td><td>Registrar (provider)<\/td><td>DNS servers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website impact<\/td><td>No direct change<\/td><td>Can affect website\/email<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Services<\/td><td>Remain active<\/td><td>Remain active if DNS unchanged<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain transfer does not automatically change DNS settings or website hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_duration\"><\/span>Transfer duration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The time required for a domain transfer depends on the domain extension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>some transfers complete within minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>others may take several days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International domains typically take longer than local domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_restrictions\"><\/span>Transfer restrictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domains cannot always be transferred immediately. Restrictions depend on the domain type and lifecycle stage, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>time since initial registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>time since last transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>time since renewal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>some domains require a waiting period after registration or transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>some domains can be transferred immediately after renewal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_implications\"><\/span>Practical implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a domain transfer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your website remains online if DNS settings are unchanged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>email services continue to work if records are not modified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>billing responsibility moves to the new provider after completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to ensure the domain does not expire during the transfer process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain transfer is the process of moving a domain to a different registrar. It requires an authorization code and may take from minutes to several days depending on the extension. The transfer does not affect website operation if DNS settings remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[56],"manual_kb_tag":[664,1008,3953,4089,5882,5883,5884,5885,353,593],"class_list":["post-9175","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-domain-transfers","manual_kb_tag-authorization-code","manual_kb_tag-transfer-process","manual_kb_tag-registrar-transfer","manual_kb_tag-transfer-restrictions","manual_kb_tag-change-registrar","manual_kb_tag-name-server-settings","manual_kb_tag-domain-ownership-validation","manual_kb_tag-transfer-duration","manual_kb_tag-domain-delegation","manual_kb_tag-domain-transfer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9175\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9180,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/9175\/revisions\/9180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=9175"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=9175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}