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).
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.evolvewebhost.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=transfer
In order to be transferred, three things need to be true:
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The domain is not already expired
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The domain was not registered within the last 60 days
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The domain was not transferred to your current registrar within the last 60 days
If these three things are true, you will be able to transfer your domain(s) to Evolve Web Hosting with no issues.
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 1API-DE Then you can submit an order to us to have your domain transferred.
Visit the GoDaddy website and click login to to get started. Once you’re logged in, you’ll want to open the domain manager.
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. 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.
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.
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 90 day lock on your domain name and restrict you from transferring it until then.
Visit the GoDaddy website and click login to to get started. Once you’re logged in, you’ll want to open the domain manager.
Check to see whether you have Whois Privacy Protection enabled or disabled.
If you do have domain privacy enabled, you will see this information displayed within your account:
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.
At this point, if you haven’t already placed a transfer order with Evolve Hosting, please do so.
These next 2 steps are the final actions to take AFTER you’ve placed an order with us to transfer. https://core.evolvewebhost.com/cart.php?a=add&domain=transfer
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 Hosting or you can speed it up and release it immediately.
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 Hosting Account.
If you need any assistance, please submit a ticket for our Sales Team