Transfer to us

Make the move for simpler management and stronger savings, online.

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Ever wonder if you’re paying too much? With Namecheap, well, the clue’s in the name. Pay less on .com, .net, .org, and .co when you transfer from GoDaddy — just use the code BYEBYEGD.

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How to transfer a domain

Quick and easy transfers, so you can save quicker.

1. Check

1. Check

Type your domain in the search bar above to see if it meets our basic domain transfer requirements.
2. Prepare

2. Prepare

Familiarize yourself with the requirements for your domain, and request a transfer code from your existing provider. 
Auth/EPP codes are unique to each domain name and are assigned by the registrar. Please contact your current registrar to obtain your code.
3. Submit

3. Submit

Add your domain to the cart, then head to the checkout to make your payment. Your domain transfer will automatically complete within 30 minutes to 6 days.

Why the easy life’s better with Namecheap:

  • Cheaper renewals

    Benefit from Namecheap’s low prices every year

  • Experienced support

    Enjoy worry-free customer service excellence

  • Remaining months carried over

    On top of the 1 year you get when you transfer*

  • Security discounts

    Get a Comodo PositiveSSL for $5.99

  • Flexible DNS for less

    Choose from DNSSEC, Dynamic DNS, and PremiumDNS

  • Your address is kept private

    Free domain privacy forever

Why transfer domains to us?

The answer is, easy.

Easy savings

Easy savings

Benefit from some of the best transfer fees in the market, plus savings on your annual renewals. It’s all about matching our great service with savings — and keeping those savings coming.

Easy management

Easy management

It’s not just easy to transfer domains. It’s easy to manage them too. Namecheap’s checkout and Account Panel are free of cluttered upsells and complications, so you’re free to get on with what matters.

Easy consolidation

Easy consolidation

You can move all your domains to us, stress and hassle-free. Manage every domain in one place and forget about juggling separate providers, contacts, and services. Get everything you need, right here.

Easy 24/7 support

Easy 24/7 support

Get guaranteed help and advice, including concierge support during the transfer itself. Our Support Center helps millions of customers time and time again. Doing transfers right… right around the world.

Why Namecheap

Simple — it’s all about you

Privacy and security

Your website security and privacy comes first at Namecheap, and we will always support the rights of individuals and consumers online. It’s our mission to keep the Internet open, free, and safe for everyone.

Your business online

Boost your business with industry-premium products and services, at prices that won’t break your budget. If it doesn’t provide you with a better Internet experience, we simply don’t offer it.

Customer service

You’re covered by a Support Team that’s renowned for being one of the most knowledgeable, friendly, and professional in the business. Real people are ready to assist you with any issue, any time, 24/7.

Frequently asked questions

  • How do I transfer a domain from one host to another?

    First, you need to check if your domain meets transfer requirements, then you need to get your authorization code, and finally, submit your domain for transfer. You can find out more information in our article, How to transfer a domain.

  • Why do I have to wait 60 days to transfer my domain?

    The 60-day is an ICANN policy to help prevent domain hijacking when transferring between two registrars. Read more about this in our Canceled transfers article.

  • How do I transfer a domain name to another person?

    If you want to move your domain to another Namecheap account, you can choose to Change Ownership.

    Please be aware that domain ownership change is final, and if you want to get your domain back, you must contact the new owner to reverse this action.

  • How do I check the transfer status of my domain?

    It’s easy! Just head to your Namecheap account and follow the instructions on our Transfer statuses article to track your move.

  • How long does a domain transfer take?

    It usually takes between 30 minutes and six days for the transfer to complete. Our blog post How long does a domain transfer take?, has lots of information on domain transfer time.

  • What are some domain transfer limitations?

    A transfer request may be denied for various reasons, such as if there is evidence of fraud, a dispute over who the domain registrant is, or if the requirements are not met.

Terms and conditions

Domain Transfers
  • After transfer completion, a 1-year renewal will be added to the top-level domains (TLDs) that are mandated by ICANN or the corresponding registry to be renewed. .im, .co.im, .org.im, .net.im, .com.im, .uk, .co.uk, .me.uk, and .org.uk TLDs will not be renewed.
  • All .ai transfers to Namecheap come with a 2-year renewal on completion.
  • ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) charges a mandatory annual fee of $0.20 for each domain registration, renewal or transfer. This will be added to the listed price for some domains, at the time of purchase. See full list of affected domains.
  • You'll receive a domain privacy subscription FREE with every eligible domain registration or transfer. Your subscription is provided by Withheld for Privacy and the services agreement it holds with Namecheap. Terms and conditions apply. Visit the Whois privacy service agreement page for further details.
  • Due to the registry restrictions, domain privacy is unavailable for a handful of TLDs. Check the Domain Privacy page to see the full list.
  • If you have renewed your domain within the last 45 days: The one-year extension normally added to the domain during a transfer may not be included. This situation occurs only if the domain actually expired before you renewed it with your previous registrar. If this is the case with your domain, we recommend you wait to move your domain until the 45-day period has passed, allowing you to take advantage of the extra year added.

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