Transfer from Namecheap

Already on Namecheap and want the fuller included bundle? Transfers take a few minutes, and your DNS records stay exactly as they are.

Your DNS keeps working

Transferring a domain doesn't touch your nameservers or records. Your website and email stay up the whole time — and afterward you're free to use any nameservers, including ours.

How to transfer

  1. 1

    Unlock the domain at Namecheap

    Turn off the registrar/transfer lock, and disable WHOIS privacy if it blocks the confirmation email.

  2. 2

    Get the authorization code

    Copy the auth code (sometimes called the EPP or transfer code) from your Namecheap account.

  3. 3

    Start the transfer at OrbitFour

    Paste the code to transfer one domain — or upload a CSV to move your whole portfolio at once.

  4. 4

    Approve and relax

    Approve the confirmation email if prompted. Your DNS and nameservers stay in place the entire time, so nothing goes down.

Transfer a domain Bulk transfer (CSV)

You'll sign in or create a free account to start. Transfers cost the extension's transfer price, which includes the added year.

Transfer questions

Will my website or email go down during the transfer?

No. A domain transfer changes who manages the registration, not your DNS — we keep your existing nameservers and records, so your site and email keep working.

How long does a transfer from Namecheap take?

Usually up to five days, set by the registry, though it's often faster. We email you at each step and as soon as it completes.

Can I transfer a lot of domains at once?

Yes. Upload a CSV of domains and auth codes and transfer your whole portfolio in one go — built for moving in bulk during a registrar change.

Do I lose the time left on my current registration?

No. A transfer adds a year and your remaining time is preserved, per ICANN rules — you don't pay twice for the same period.

Why won't my transfer start?

The most common reason is ICANN's 60-day lock: a domain can't transfer between registrars within 60 days of its registration or a previous transfer. If yours is inside that window, the transfer can begin the day the lock lifts. Otherwise, check that the domain is unlocked at Namecheap and that the auth code is current — codes are sometimes regenerated when settings change.

What does a transfer cost?

Each extension's transfer price is listed on our pricing page, and it includes the year the transfer adds — there's no separate transfer fee on top. You'll see the exact total before you confirm anything.

Still deciding? See the full OrbitFour vs Namecheap comparison .