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Yes. Before initiating a transfer, ensure that your domain is eligible: it must be at least 60 days old and not involved in any legal or transfer restrictions. Also, unlock your domain at your current registrar, disable any domain privacy or privacy protection services, and obtain the authorization or transfer code (EPP code). Make sure your contact information is up to date, as you'll need to verify ownership during the process.

Arctonhost often includes a free domain transfer for the first year when you purchase a hosting plan or transfer your domain. The transfer fee generally covers a one-year renewal of your domain registration. Additional services like domain privacy protection (WHOIS privacy) may incur extra charges, depending on the domain extension. Always review current pricing, as promotions and fees can vary. Once transferred, your domain is renewed annually based on your registration period.

You can typically transfer domains that have expired if they are still within the registrar’s redemption or grace period, but this varies by domain extension and registrar policies. If a domain has lapsed beyond its grace period, it may be in the redemption period, during which recovery might require additional fees and procedures. It’s best to act promptly and verify the domain’s status with your current registrar to ensure transfer eligibility.

Your email and DNS settings generally remain unchanged during the transfer if you do not modify them. However, since DNS records are managed at the registrar, it’s important to ensure that your DNS records (such as MX records for email) are properly configured or copied over after the transfer. Arctonhost provides DNS management tools, allowing you to maintain or update your settings to ensure continuity of your email and website services. If you plan to change DNS or email providers, do so after the transfer to avoid disruption. If you have more questions or need assistance with your domain transfer, Arctonhost’s support team is ready to help!

Domain Privacy + Protection defends your domain name and personal info. It includes: Domain Privacy (also known as WHOIS privacy or private domain registration) masks your personal details from WHOIS when you buy a domain. Daily malware scanning and blacklist monitoring to keep your domain secure. AdultBlock helps prevent domain squatting in adult-themed TLDs when you register a domain. SMS Domain Alerts keep you informed of critical domain events—especially useful if you purchase a domain name and email with us.

A TLD is the last part of a domain name, such as .com, .org, or .net. It sits at the top of the DNS hierarchy and often signals a website's purpose. When you buy a domain name, you choose the TLD that works for your brand. If the domain you want—like my-domain.com—is taken, our domain name search tool helps you explore alternatives (e.g., my-domain.org). You can also register a domain name under multiple TLDs to build and protect your brand.