How do I transfer a domain between accounts?
Same Registrar: Account Push
If both accounts are with the same registrar, you can usually push the domain directly. This is often called an account change, push, or move. It's typically free and completes quickly, sometimes within minutes.
The process varies by registrar. In many cases, you initiate the push from the current account by entering the recipient's account email or ID. The recipient then accepts the domain in their account. Some registrars require both parties to confirm.
- Log in to the current registrar account.
- Find the domain and look for 'push', 'move', or 'transfer to another account'.
- Enter the recipient's account email or ID.
- Recipient accepts the domain in their dashboard.
Different Registrars: Standard Transfer
If the accounts are at different registrars, you must do a full transfer. That means unlocking the domain, getting the authorization code from the current registrar, and initiating the transfer at the new registrar.
The new registrar will ask for the authorization code and may require you to approve via email. The transfer typically takes 5–7 days. Once complete, the domain appears in the new account.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a push between accounts is always instant—some registrars have manual review steps.
- Forgetting to unlock the domain for a cross-registrar transfer—it will fail.
- Not updating contact info after transfer—important emails may go to the old account.
