Bring Your Domain
Switch registrars without missing a beat
Point your domain to HostingAlly and pick up a bonus year where eligible, an easy EPP handoff, and zero downtime — your DNS won't miss a step.
+1 yr
Added at no cost when eligible
Zero
Interruption during the move
EPP
Encrypted code handoff
24/7
Real people on call
Why Switch
A better home for your domain awaits
An extra year, on us
Bring a domain over and most registrations pick up a full additional year on top of your remaining term — no added charge on TLDs that support it.
One code gets it moving
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP authorization code, and drop it into our form — that's the entire verification step, over in minutes.
Nothing goes dark
Your current DNS setup keeps your site and inbox running throughout the switch — there's no gap in service while the transfer processes.
WHOIS privacy at no cost
As soon as your domain arrives on our side, privacy protection turns on automatically, keeping your contact details out of the public WHOIS lookup.
Straightforward renewal pricing
The price you'll pay to renew is listed alongside the domain from day one — the same rate holds every year, with no hidden jump after year one.
Complete DNS management
Handle A, AAAA, CNAME, MX and TXT entries from a single, tidy dashboard, with updates taking effect within minutes.
Extra Year
Move in and pick up a free year
Changing registrars normally eats up time — with us it actually banks you time instead. On most standard extensions, moving your domain over tacks a full year onto whatever term remains, putting you ahead the instant it arrives.
If a specific TLD doesn't qualify for the bonus year, we'll tell you upfront before you commit — no hidden fine print, no last-minute surprises.
- A complete extra year of registration
- Stacked on top of your existing term
- No added fee where the TLD permits it
- Renewal cost displayed up front
Simple & Secure
A single EPP code, no downtime at all
The entire verification process boils down to one EPP authorization code — essentially the password proving the domain belongs to you. Unlock it with your previous registrar, request the code, paste it into our form, and approve the confirmation email that follows. That's the whole job.
Since a transfer simply updates who administers the registration, your current DNS continues directing your website and email exactly as before. Nothing loses connection while the switch finishes up.
- Unlock the domain and copy your code
- Paste it in, confirm, and you're set
- Your DNS stays active the whole time
- WHOIS privacy turns on automatically
The Process
How the domain transfer process works
Three quick steps — we take care of the rest behind the curtain.
Get ready at your current registrar
Unlock the domain, switch off any privacy or transfer lock, and ask for the EPP authorization code — it typically shows up in your inbox shortly after.
Kick off the move with HostingAlly
Type in your domain, drop in the EPP code, and confirm the email we send. On TLDs that qualify, we tack on a free additional year automatically.
Give the nod and sit back
Confirm the approval message on your end and we'll take care of everything else. Your DNS carries on working the whole time, so nothing drops offline.
Team It Up
Park it alongside your hosting plan
Once your domain lives with us, you can house it right next to your hosting — a single login, a single invoice, and a free SSL certificate that configures itself the moment you point the domain at our servers.
- Free SSL sets itself up
- A single dashboard, a single invoice
- Complete DNS control in one place
- Auto-renewal keeps it from lapsing
What's Included
Everything bundled into every transfer
- A bonus year added when the TLD supports it
- Verified through a secure EPP authorization code
- No downtime — your DNS never stops serving
- WHOIS privacy included at no charge
- Clear renewal pricing that never sneaks up on you
- Complete control over your DNS records
- Automatic renewal so coverage never lapses
- Round-the-clock support at every stage
Questions
Domain transfer, answered
Does my site or email drop offline during a transfer?
No. Transferring a domain only changes who administers the registration itself — your current DNS records carry over unchanged, so your website and inbox continue running without any break from beginning to end.
Is the bonus year actually free?
On the majority of popular TLDs, yes — the move tacks a complete extra year onto whatever term you've already got left, and it costs nothing extra. A handful of country-code and niche extensions don't permit this, and when that applies to your domain we'll spell it out clearly before checkout.
What exactly is an EPP code, and how do I get one?
An EPP code (sometimes called an auth code or authorization code) works like a password confirming you own the domain. Request it through your existing registrar's dashboard or support desk, and it generally lands in your inbox within a few minutes.
What's the typical timeline for a domain transfer?
After you give your approval, the majority of transfers wrap up within a few days — exact timing hinges on your previous registrar and the rules of that specific TLD. Your domain continues working as normal throughout the whole process.
What should I handle before starting the process?
Just two quick steps with your existing registrar: unlock the domain and turn off any transfer or privacy lock, then request the EPP code. On top of that, the domain needs to be at least 60 days old and can't have changed hands in the past 60 days — that restriction comes from the registry itself, not from us.
Will my DNS records carry over after the transfer?
Yes, they transfer over untouched, and from that point you'll manage them through our DNS panel. Prefer to connect the domain to our hosting instead? A free SSL certificate sets itself up automatically the moment it's linked.
Ready to bring your domain over?
Kick things off from our domain search — a free bonus year where eligible, and your site stays live the entire way through.
Begin a Transfer