Quick summary
- Term
- Domain Transfer
- Plain-English definition
- A domain transfer moves domain management from one registrar to another.
- Technical definition
- A domain transfer moves domain management from one registrar to another.
- Commonly confused with
- Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
- Related terms
- Auth Code, Transfer Lock, Losing Registrar
Definition
A domain transfer moves domain management from one registrar to another.
Why it matters
Transfers are common when consolidating portfolios, changing providers, or moving control to a different platform.