Transferring your domain to ecHOST allows you to manage your domain and hosting in one place.
This guide explains how domain transfers work, what an EPP/Auth code is, and what to expect during the transfer process.

🌐 What Is a Domain Transfer?

A domain transfer moves your domain name from one registrar to another (for example, from GoDaddy to ecHOST).

✔ No website data is lost
✔ Email continues to work (if DNS is correct)
✔ Domain ownership remains with you

🔑 What Is an EPP / Auth Code?

An EPP code (also called an Authorization Code) is a security code used to approve domain transfers.

🔹 Key Points:

• Provided by your current domain registrar

• Protects against unauthorized transfers

• Required for most domain extensions (.com, .net, .org, .in, .ae, etc.)

👉 Without this code, a domain transfer cannot start.

🧭 How to Transfer a Domain to ecHOST (Step-by-Step)

✅ Step 1: Check Domain Eligibility

Before starting, make sure:

• The domain is older than 60 days

• The domain is not expired

• Domain is not locked

✅ Step 2: Unlock Your Domain

1. Log in to your current domain registrar

2. Go to Domain Settings

3. Disable Domain Lock / Transfer Lock

✅ Step 3: Get the EPP / Auth Code

1. Request the EPP code from your registrar

2. It is usually sent to your registered email

3. Keep it safe until the transfer is completed

✅ Step 4: Start Transfer at ecHOST

1. Visit the ecHOST Domain Transfer page

2. Enter your domain name

3. Paste the EPP/Auth code

4. Complete checkout

✔ Transfer process will begin immediately.

✅ Step 5: Approve Transfer Email

• You will receive a confirmation email

• Click Approve Transfer

• This step is mandatory

⏳ Domain Transfer Timeline

📌 Some domains may transfer faster depending on the registrar.

⚠️ Common Domain Transfer Issues & Solutions

🔹 Domain Is Locked

✔ Unlock the domain before transfer

🔹 Incorrect EPP Code

✔ Request a fresh EPP code
✔ Copy-paste carefully (no spaces)

🔹 Domain Recently Registered

✔ Domains registered or transferred within 60 days cannot be transferred

🔹 Approval Email Not Received

✔ Check spam folder
✔ Ensure correct registrant email
✔ Contact ecHOST Support if needed

📌 Important Things to Know

✔ Domain validity extends by 1 year after transfer (for most TLDs)
✔ Website remains active during transfer
✔ DNS settings usually stay unchanged

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will my website go offline during transfer?
No, your website will stay live if the DNS settings are correct.

Q: Can I cancel a domain transfer?
Once approved, transfers usually cannot be cancelled.

Q: Does every domain need an EPP code?
Most popular extensions require it.