How to Transfer a Domain to SkyeFlare — Step by Step

Domains July 2026 · 4 min read

Why Transfer Your Domain to SkyeFlare?

Managing your domain and hosting in one place makes life simpler. When both are at SkyeFlare, you can update DNS instantly, renew together, and get unified support for any issues. Domain transfers also usually renew the domain for 1 free year.

Before You Transfer — Checklist

✅ Domain must be at least 60 days old (ICANN rule)
✅ Domain must not have been transferred in the last 60 days
✅ Domain must not be expired
✅ Admin email on WHOIS must be accessible (transfer approval sent there)
✅ Domain must be unlocked at current registrar

Step 1 — Unlock Your Domain

Login to your current registrar (Namecheap, GoDaddy, PKNIC, etc.). Find your domain settings and look for Domain Lock or Registrar Lock. Turn it OFF. This is required before any transfer can begin.

Step 2 — Get Your EPP / Auth Code

The EPP code (also called Auth Code or Transfer Code) is a password that authorises the transfer. Find it in your registrar's domain settings — usually under Transfer Out or Get Auth Code. It's sent to your domain's admin email.

Step 3 — Start Transfer at SkyeFlare

Login to SkyeFlare dashboard
Go to Domains → Register Domain → Transfer tab
Enter your domain name
Enter the EPP / Auth code
Complete payment (domain transfer fee)
Check your email for a transfer approval request
Click approve in the email

Step 4 — Wait for Transfer to Complete

Domain transfers typically take 5–7 days to complete. You'll receive email updates at each stage. During the transfer, your website stays live — nothing goes down.

Step 5 — Update Your Nameservers

Once the transfer completes, update your nameservers to SkyeFlare's:

ns1.skyeflare.com
ns2.skyeflare.com

This connects your domain to SkyeFlare's hosting servers. DNS propagates in 1–24 hours.

Troubleshooting Common Transfer Issues

Transfer rejected: Domain is still locked at old registrar — unlock it first
Wrong EPP code: Request a new one from current registrar
No approval email: Check spam folder; or update WHOIS admin email to one you can access
Transfer stuck: Contact SkyeFlare support — we'll follow up with the registry

Transfer your domain today

Move your domain to SkyeFlare and manage everything in one place.

Start Transfer →