{"id":1056,"date":"2023-10-25T08:58:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T08:58:25","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-01-13T07:24:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:24:36","slug":"domain-to-be-transferred","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/knowledgebase\/pre-sales\/domain-to-be-transferred\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Needed For A Domain To Be Transferred?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<!-- Article Structure Version 2 Style -->\r\n\r\n\t\t<style> #eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}@media only screen and (max-width:1025px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{width:100%}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:3;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0% 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:2;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{grid-template-columns:0 100% 0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{display:none;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{padding:20px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;}.eckb-article-content-created-date-container,.eckb-article-content-last-updated-date-container,.eckb-article-content-author-container,.eckb-article-content-article-views-counter-container,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created,.eckb-ach__article-meta__author,.eckb-ach__article-meta__views_counter,.eckb-ach__article-meta__date-updated{color:#003e71;font-size:14px !important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;;background-color:#FFFFFF;margin-top:0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:768px){#eckb-article-page-container-v2{width:100%;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{grid-column-start:1;grid-column-end:4;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 .eckb-article-toc{position:relative;float:left;width:100%;height:auto;top:0;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-left-sidebar{order:3;margin-top:0px!important;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-content{order:2;}#eckb-article-page-container-v2 #eckb-article-right-sidebar{order:1;margin-top:0px!important;}}<\/style>    \r\n\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-page-container-v2\" class=\"eckb-article-page-content-counter eckb_ap_active_theme_hosted-bootstrap \" data-mobile_breakpoint=\"768\">    <div id=\"eckb-article-header\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-body\">  <div id=\"eckb-article-left-sidebar\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t        <article id=\"eckb-article-content\" data-article-id=\"1056\" >\r\n\r\n              <div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-v2\"><div id=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-1\"><div class=\"eckb-article-content-header-row-left-group\"><div id=\"eckb-article-back-navigation-container\"><div class=\"eckb-navigation-back  \"  style=\"margin-top: 0px; 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First and foremost, when it comes to transferring your domain, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) may retain your domain or domain information until your account with them is settled in full. Make sure you have settled any outstanding payments before starting your transfer to <a alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Home Page\" title=\"Hosted.com - Home Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hosted.com\u00ae<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domain-transfer-requirements\">Domain Transfer Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To transfer a domain to Hosted.com\u00ae, please be aware that domains can only be transferred if they have been registered for more than 60 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure a seamless transition and ensure your business or website experiences as little downtime as possible, we will need the below to be done to transfer your domain our servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notify your current ISP that you are transferring your domain to Hosted.com\u00ae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide us with your FTP (File Transfer Protocol) details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export your database and send us a copy of it. (if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send us the Authorization Code for your domain (if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure sure your domain is unlocked (if applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm which email addresses you\u2019 will need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Transferring an international domain like .com usually incurs a fee, which might be in the form of an annual renewal fee at the time of transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To transfer a domain name to us, please go to our <a alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Domain Transfer\" title=\"Hosted.com - Domain Transfer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/domains\/transfer-domains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domain Transfer webpage<\/a> and our <a alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Open a Ticket\" title=\"Hosted.com - Open a Ticket\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/submitTicket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sales Team<\/a> will guide you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transferring-your-domain-to-another-provider\">For a Domain to be Transferred to Another ISP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you decide to transfer your domain name to a different provider, please make note of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will need one (1) calendar months\u2019 notice and will confirm that your account has no outstanding amounts due. Please contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/submitTicket\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Open a Ticket\" title=\"Hosted.com - Open a Ticket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billing Team<\/a> and notify them that you wish to transfer your domain and discontinue any related services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following that, you will need to speak with your new hosting provider and follow their instructions for the transfer process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted.com\u00ae has an automated billing system that will not cancel any services from your account unless we receive written notification from the registered email contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"Hosted.com - Domain Registration\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/domains\/register-domains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Domain Registration\">Register a Domain<\/a> | <a title=\"Hosted.com - Domain Transfer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/domains\/transfer-domains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Domain Transfer\">Transfer Domain<\/a> <a title=\"Hosted.com - Whois Lookup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/domains\/whois-lookup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Whois Lookup\">Whois Lookup<\/a> | <a title=\"Hosted.com - Bulk Domain Registrations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/domains\/bulk-domain-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Bulk Domain Registrations\">Bulk Domain Registrations<\/a> | <a title=\"Hosted.com - Bulk Domain Transfers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hosted.com\/domains\/bulk-domain-transfer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"Link to Hosted.com Website - Bulk Domain Transfers\">Bulk Domain Transfers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\">\n<nav><ul>\n<h4>Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#domain-transfer-requirements\">Domain Transfer Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#transferring-your-domain-to-another-provider\">Transferring Your Domain to Another Provider<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#additional-information\">Additional Information:<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-transfer-a-domain\">Why Transfer a Domain?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-domain-has-been-sold\">The Domain Has Been Sold<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#better-services\">Better Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rebranding\">Rebranding<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#changing-tlds\">Changing TLDs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-tld\">What is a TLD?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-information\">Additional Information:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-transfer-a-domain\">Why Transfer a Domain?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why people choose to transfer their domains. Some of the most common ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-domain-has-been-sold\">The Domain Has Been Sold<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>After selling a domain to a new person or organization, it is not automatically transferred to the new owner. Once it has been purchased a transfer will need to be initiated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"better-services\">Better Services<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all ISPs are created equally, and businesses may no longer be satisfied with their provider and consider switching to one. When looking for a new provider, consider the following: customer support; SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificates; domain-specific email accounts and security. Hosted.com\u00ae provides all these services and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rebranding\">Rebranding<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the common reasons for domain transfer. When a business rebrands itself and changes their name, the domain should reflect the new brand name. By not transferring the new domain could potentially present a problem for both search engines and visitors to find sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"changing-tlds\">Changing TLDs<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals or companies that use a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Generic_top-level_domain\" alt=\"Link to Wikipedia - Generic Top Level Domain - gTLD\" title=\"Wikipedia - Generic Top Level Domain - gTLD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">generic Top Level Domain (gTLD)<\/a> such as .com, .net or .biz and want to change it to a more specific one such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Country_code_top-level_domain\" alt=\"Link to Wikipedia - Country Code Top-level Domain - ccTLD\" title=\"Wikipedia - Country Code Top-level Domain - ccTLD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Country Code TLD (ccTLD)<\/a> e.g.: .us or .ca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be because more specific domains can be more appealing to the local market. 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