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Bring your domains to IONOS, move them between IONOS contracts, or prepare a domain transfer to another provider.

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  • Transferring Domains to IONOS

    Bring one or more domains from another provider to IONOS.

    • Preparing a Domain Transfer from a Different Provider
    • Transferring a Domain to IONOS as a New Customer
    • Transferring a Domain to IONOS as an Existing Customer
    • Prerequisites for a Successful Domain Transfer
    • Restarting a Domain Transfer to IONOS
    • Duration of a Domain Transfer to IONOS
    • Transferring Domains with Websites, Emails, and Subdomains
    • No Consent Received for the Domain Transfer
    • Accessing the Authorization Code for Your Domain from Another Provider
    • Preparing a Domain Transfer with GoDaddy and Accessing the Authorization Code
    • Preparing a Domain Transfer with Bluehost and Accessing the Authorization Code
    • Preparing a Domain Transfer with HostGator and Accessing the Authorization Code
    • Preparing a Domain Transfer with eNom and Accessing the Authorization Code
    • Preparing a Domain Transfer with Network Solutions and Accessing the Authorization Code
  • Transferring Your Domain Within IONOS

    Transfer your domain between your IONOS contracts to use with another IONOS product or if you want to keep the domain but cancel its contract.

    • Transferring a Domain to Another IONOS Contract (Same Customer ID)
    • Transferring a Domain to Another IONOS Account
    • Disabling the Domain Transfer Lock with IONOS
    • Activating a Domain Transfer Lock with IONOS
    • Enabling/Disabling Private Registration for an IONOS Domain
  • Transferring Your Domain Away from IONOS to Another Provider

    Move your domain to another provider to use the domain with their products/services.

    • Getting the Authorization Code for Your Domain with IONOS
    • Disabling the Domain Transfer Lock with IONOS
    • Enabling/Disabling Private Registration for an IONOS Domain
    • Resending the Confirmation E-mail (Domain Transfer, FOA E-mail)
    • Transferring a Domain from IONOS to Another Provider
    • Domain Transfer Failed or Not Possible: Causes and Solutions

This document is available online at the following address:

https://www.ionos.ca/help/domains/domain-transfers/

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