Transferring a domain: what to check first

The holder stays the same

A standard domain transfer moves domain management to a new provider. Changing the holder is a separate operation. Check the current holder details and reachable email address. Keep access to the previous provider until the transfer is completed and confirmed.

Authorisation code and extension rules

Many extensions use an authorisation code to approve a transfer. Additional conditions, locks or confirmations vary by extension. Request the code from the previous provider and keep it private. Transfer duration and any change to the expiry date depend on the registry and extension.

Keep website and email services active

A domain transfer does not move website files or mailboxes. If your previous contract bundles services, check which ones you still need before cancelling. Existing DNS can remain with unchanged nameservers as long as the DNS provider continues operating the zone.

• Will the existing nameservers keep working after the old contract ends?
• Are website files and mailboxes backed up separately?
• Will a contact email remain reachable during the move?

Transfers at atdomain.at

The transfer section is prepared. Transfers will become orderable after pricing, extension rules and the registration flow have been checked. Until then, the transfer page is a guide and accepts no binding transfer order. New .at registrations use the separately published registration price.