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Published on: 02/09/2023 | Updated on: 12/20/2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Transfer Domains From Namecheap

Transferring your domains from Namecheap to Evolve Web Hosting is easy to do. Follow our tips for the successful transfer of your domain name(s).

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

  1. 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.

  2. The domain was not registered within the last 60 days

  3. 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 Namecheap website and login. Go to Domain List and click Manage next to each of the domains you want to transfer out.

Domain Management Page at namecheap.com
Domain Management Page at namecheap.com

Nameservers

If you’re setting up your hosting with Evolve Hosting right now, it’s best to update your nameservers PRIOR to starting a domain transfer.


Verify your contact details

Below the section for Whois Guard, you can update any email addresses that you need to prior to transferring.

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 namecheap.com, they will place a 60 day lock on your domain name and restrict you from transferring it until then.


Disable privacy (if enabled)

Once you select the domain to manage, you’ll see the Whois Guard page where you can disable it if it’s active.


Obtain your authorization code (sometimes called an EPP code)

Visit the Namecheap website and login. Go to Domain List and click Manage next to each of the domains you want to transfer out.

Domain Management Page at namecheap.com
Domain Management Page at namecheap.com

Click on the Sharing & Transfer tab

From this screen, click the Auth Code button and the code will be sent to the Registrant email address

Namecheap Unlock and Auth Code Screen
Namecheap Unlock and Auth Code Screen

Unlock your domain

Visit the Namecheap website and login. Go to Domain List and click Manage next to each of the domains you want to transfer out.

Domain Management Page at namecheap.com
Domain Management Page at namecheap.com

Click on the Sharing & Transfer tab

From this screen, unlock your domain

Namecheap Unlock and Auth Code Screen
Namecheap Unlock and Auth Code Screen

Instructions from Namecheap to transfers domains away

If you need any assistance, please submit a ticket for our Sales Team or call us at 303-900-5050