Seamless migration with zero website downtime:
Escape high renewal markups. Transfer takes less than 3 minutes to initiate with automatic DNS record preservation.
Transferring your domain extends your expiration date by 1 full year. Zero downtime, free DNS management, and free WHOIS privacy protection.
Moving your domains to Epethost is straightforward, automated, and causes absolutely no downtime to your website or email service.
Log into your current domain registrar account and switch off the "Domain Transfer Lock" or "Registrar Lock".
Request the Authorization (EPP) Code from your current provider. This secret token proves domain ownership.
Enter your domain and auth code in our transfer engine. Complete the standard 1-year renewal extension.
Click the verification link in the transfer approval email. The registry completes the handover with zero downtime.
Navigate to My Products > Domains > Domain Settings > Additional Settings > Toggle "Domain Lock" to OFF.
Under Additional Settings, click "Transfer domain away from GoDaddy" > Click "Continue with transfer" > Click "Click here to see Authorization Code".
Every transfer includes +1 full year of registration extension, free lifetime WHOIS privacy, and automatic DNS record transfer.
| Domain Extension | Transfer Fee (+1 Yr Extension) | Renewal Rate | WHOIS Privacy | Average Industry Renewal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.comMOST POPULAR | $9.99 Includes 1 extra year | $13.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $21.99Save 55% | |
.net | $10.99 Includes 1 extra year | $14.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $22.99Save 52% | |
.org | $11.99 Includes 1 extra year | $15.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $20.99Save 43% | |
.aiAI & TECH | $59.99 Includes 1 extra year | $69.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $99.00Save 39% | |
.ioDEVELOPER | $32.99 Includes 1 extra year | $38.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $59.99Save 45% | |
.co | $21.99 Includes 1 extra year | $28.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $39.99Save 45% | |
.tech | $14.99 Includes 1 extra year | $19.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $34.99Save 57% | |
.dev | $13.99 Includes 1 extra year | $17.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $24.99Save 44% | |
.app | $13.99 Includes 1 extra year | $17.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $24.99Save 44% | |
.online | $11.99 Includes 1 extra year | $16.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $29.99Save 60% | |
.store | $12.99 Includes 1 extra year | $18.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $35.99Save 64% | |
.info | $12.99 Includes 1 extra year | $16.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $25.99Save 50% | |
.biz | $12.49 Includes 1 extra year | $16.49/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $26.99Save 54% | |
.me | $15.99 Includes 1 extra year | $19.99/yr | FREE FOR LIFE | $29.99Save 47% |
Compare domain transfer benefits, renewal transparency, and privacy features side-by-side.
Many registrars offer cheap transfers then double or triple renewal rates on year 2. Epethost maintains transparent, low flat-rate renewals.
You never lose months or years already paid for. ICANN policy adds the +1 year extension directly onto your domain’s existing expiration date.
Mask your personal name, phone number, home address, and personal email from public WHOIS databases and spam scrapers at $0 cost forever.
Ultra-fast global DNS resolution with 100% SLA, multi-region redundancy, and instant record propagation for A, CNAME, MX, and TXT.
| Domain Feature / Service | Epethost (Recommended) | GoDaddy | Network Solutions | Namecheap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .COM Transfer Fee (+1 Year Extension) | $9.99 | $13.99 + Fees | $19.99 + Fees | $10.48 |
| Lifetime WHOIS Privacy Protection | 100% Free Forever | Upsell / Tiered | $9.99/yr extra | Free |
| Preserve Remaining Registration Time | Yes (+1 yr added to remaining) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Zero Website & Email Downtime | Guaranteed (DNS Preserved) | Manual DNS Re-entry | Manual DNS Re-entry | Supported |
| DNSSEC Security & DDoS Shield | Included Free | $3.99/mo Add-on | Not Included | Included Free |
| Free Transfer Concierge Assistance | 24/7 Human Sysadmin Support | Self-serve Bot | Phone queue | Ticket support |
Have questions about moving your domain to Epethost? Here is everything you need to know.
Extend your domain registration by +1 full year, activate free lifetime WHOIS privacy, and enjoy low transparent renewal pricing.