Published on: 02/09/2023 | Updated on: 12/20/2024 | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Transfer Domains From Godaddy
Transferring your domains from Godaddy to Evolve Web Hosting is easy to do. Follow our tips for the successful transfer of your domain name(s).
GoDaddyOverPricing
Godaddy Domains Over Pricing
As of September 25, 2024 - Godaddy is charging $21.99 to renew a .com domain which is $6 more per domain, per year than we charge. We hope you take advantage of the opportunity to save yourself a bit of money.
Pre Transfer Steps
It is best to take care of these steps first before you place an order with us but it can be done after you place an order with us. If you are ready to transfer your domain, go ahead and order your domain transfer here: https://core.evolvewebhosting.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=transfer
Transfer Caveats
Your domain should not be expired at the time of initiating a transfer. We can attempt to transfer it while expired but make no guarantees. You may need to first renew the domain at the current registrar and then initiate a transfer to us.
The domain was not registered within the last 60 days
The domain was not transferred to your current registrar within the last 60 days
If the domain(s) you wish to transfer were registered or transferred to the current registrar within the last 60 days, they have a 60 day transfer lock in place. You can initiate the transfer to Evolve Web Hosting after day 60.
A Special Note About Transferring .uk and .co.uk Domains to us
The .uk and .co.uk domains use what is called a ‘push transfer’ process and they utilize what is called an IPS TAG. Before initiating a transfer of a .uk or .co.uk domain, you must contact your current registrar and give them our IPS TAG which is GLOBALDOMAIN Then you can submit an order to us to have your domain transferred.
TLDs Effected
.co.uk
.ltd.uk
.me.uk
.org.uk
.plc.uk
.uk
Visit the GoDaddy website and click login to to get started. Once you’re logged in, you’ll want to open the domain manager.
My Domains List at Godaddy
Nameservers
If you’re setting up your hosting with Evolve Web Hosting right now, it’s best to update your nameservers PRIOR to starting a domain transfer. Click on Manage DNS (as seen in the image above) and then click CHANGE (shown in the image below) and enter the nameservers found in your Hosting Welcome Email from us.
Verify Your Contact Details
Within the domain manager, make sure that your email address is correct. All other information should be updated after the transfer is completed (if need be). From the main Godaddy Screen (shown above), click on Domain Settings and you’ll see the screen below.
Important Warning
Prior to transferring, only update your email address so that you’ll receive your authorization code. Any changes to your name, address or phone number should be made AFTER the transfer is completed to Evolve Web Hosting. If you update more than your email address prior to transferring away from GoDaddy, they will place a 60 day lock on your domain name and restrict you from transferring it until then.
Whois Privacy Protection Enabled / Disabled
Disable Privacy (if enabled)
Visit the GoDaddy website and click login to to get started. Once you’re logged in, you’ll want to open the domain manager.
My Domains List at Godaddy
Check to see whether you have Whois Privacy Protection enabled or disabled.
Whois Privacy Protection Enabled / Disabled
If you do have domain privacy enabled, you will see this information displayed within your account:
Godaddy Whois Information Screen
Obtain your Transfer Authorization Code (sometimes called an EPP code)
From inside the domain control panel at godaddy.com you can request that they email the authorization code to you and will display it on screen. This is also required to enter when you submit the form to approve the transfer of your domain(s) to Evolve Web Hosting. From the main Godaddy page, click on Domain Settings and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Unlock Your Domain
Godaddy Authorization Code Lock Screen
At this point, if you haven’t already placed a transfer order with Evolve Web Hosting, please do so.
After you have completed the steps above, submit a ticket for our Billing Department and we will initiate the actual transfer. You will receive an email asking you to enter your Authorization Code (if you didn’t do this during checkout with us) and to approve the transfer AWAY from Godaddy.
After this step has been completed, you can wait 5-7 days to have Godaddy release your domain name to Evolve Web Hosting or you can speed up the process and release your domain(s) immediately.
Immediately Authorize the Domain Transfer
Login to your Godadddy Account and click on Domains from the top menu. In the Submenu, click on Transfers and you’ll see the screen shown below. The domain(s) you are transferring away will appear here and you can select the check boxe(s) and then click Authorize Transfer. This action will immediately release your domain(s) from Godaddy and they will appear in your Evolve Web Hosting Account.