Move the registration
Bring an eligible domain into your Website Hosts UK account
A domain transfer is the right route when you want Website Hosts UK to manage the domain registration and future renewals.
- Move registrar management, not automatically the website or mailboxes.
- Keep the domain alongside Website Hosts UK services when that suits your setup.
- Complete the transfer details required for the extension.
Keep the current registrar
Change hosting or email without moving the domain
You do not need a domain transfer just to move a website or business email service. In many cases, a planned DNS or nameserver change is the better route.
- The usual route for .uk domains, which cannot currently be transferred to Website Hosts UK.
- Keep the existing registrar while changing the website or email destination.
- Plan DNS changes around live services your customers and team rely on.
Before you start
Four quick checks before a domain transfer
Have these details ready before opening the transfer order page.
Confirm the extension
Check that the domain extension is eligible. .uk domains cannot currently be transferred.
Log in to your registrar
Make sure you can access the account currently managing the domain and its contact details.
Prepare transfer details
Unlock the domain and request an authorisation or EPP code where the extension requires one.
Record live DNS settings
Keep a copy of current nameservers and website, email and verification records before you make changes.
A straightforward process
How your domain transfer works
Complete the order, provide the requested transfer details and watch the contact email associated with the domain.
Start online
Open the secure domain order page and choose the transfer option for the domain you want to move.
Add the required details
Enter any authorisation or EPP code requested for the extension and check the domain contact details.
Approve transfer messages
Watch for messages sent to the contact email and complete any approval steps that apply.
Check your connections
After completion, confirm that nameservers and DNS records still point to the website, email and services you use.
Keep your setup clear
What moves with a transfer — and what does not
The transfer concerns the domain registration. Your other online services remain separate and should be checked around any DNS change.
The domain registration moves
The domain is managed by a new registrar, with renewals handled through the new account after completion.
Website hosting stays separate
Website files, databases and hosting plans are not copied. Keep the current website service in place unless you are moving it separately.
Email depends on DNS
Mailboxes are separate, but email can rely on MX, SPF, DKIM and other records. Record them first and check email after the change.
Using a .uk domain?
.uk domains cannot currently be transferred to Website Hosts UK. Keep the domain with your current registrar and point it to Website Hosts UK hosting or professional email through DNS instead.
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Questions answered
Domain Transfer FAQs
Clear answers before moving an eligible domain registration.
What does a domain transfer move?
A domain transfer moves the domain registration and future renewal management from one registrar to another. It does not automatically move website files, email mailboxes or hosting services.
Can I transfer a .uk domain to Website Hosts UK?
No. .uk domains cannot currently be transferred to Website Hosts UK. You can keep the .uk domain with its current registrar and use DNS to point it to Website Hosts UK hosting or email instead.
What do I need before I start a domain transfer?
You need access to the current registrar account and the contact email linked to the domain. Depending on the extension, you may also need to unlock the domain and request an authorisation or EPP code.
Will transferring my domain move my website or email?
No. Website hosting, email mailboxes and domain registration are separate services. Record the current nameservers and important DNS records so you can check that website and email services remain correctly connected.
Can I transfer a domain and keep my current hosting?
Yes. You can move the domain registration while keeping your website and email where they are, provided the domain continues to use the DNS records or nameservers that point to those services.
Do I need to transfer my domain to move my website hosting?
No. To move only a website or email service, you can usually leave the domain with its current registrar and update DNS or nameserver settings after the new service is ready.
Can I transfer a domain that is close to expiry?
Check the renewal date, any registrar lock and extension-specific rules before starting. Avoid leaving a transfer until the final days before expiry when a live website or professional email depends on the domain.
What happens if a domain transfer cannot be completed?
Check that the domain is eligible, unlocked where required, and using the correct authorisation code and contact email. You can also keep the domain with its current registrar and use DNS changes to connect it to Website Hosts UK services.
Ready to transfer your domain?
Move an eligible domain registration to Website Hosts UK, with the key steps clear before you begin.
Eligible domain transfers • .uk domains cannot currently be transferred • Website and email remain separate services