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Suppose you’re looking to transfer a domain from DreamHost. In that case, this guide will provide step-by-step instructions that are tailored for advanced users and include topics such as obtaining the authorization code, unlocking your domain at the current registrar, and considering ICANN’s policies. This comprehensive guide will provide step-by-step instructions for transferring your domain easily and confidently, ensuring that even those with advanced knowledge in the field will find valuable insights.
In this blog post, we’ll cover essential topics such as obtaining the authorization code from Dreamhost’s control panel, unlocking your domain at the current registrar, and considering transfer restrictions based on ICANN’s policies. Additionally, we’ll discuss temporarily disabling Domain Privacy during transfers and updating registrant email addresses for smooth communication throughout the process.
By following these steps outlined in our guide on transferring a domain from DreamHost, you can rest assured knowing that your online presence is in capable hands.
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Things to Consider Before Transferring Your Domain Away from DreamHost
- Before going further with the domain transfer, it is essential to know that when a domain name is transferred away, the name servers associated with your domain stay the same during the transfer from one registrar to the other. So, for example, if your domain name is using the default name servers of Dreamhost, those name servers will be preserved during the transfer, and you won’t be able to change the name servers until the transfer is complete.
This means that if you switched to another web hosting provider and your website was migrated already, before initiating a domain transfer, ensure that your domain name is pointed to the new provider’s name servers. As we previously mentioned – you won’t be able to change the name servers until the transfer is complete. - Domain Name Registrations and Web Hosting are separate services. The domain name transfer process will not automatically migrate your website. If you are a ChemiCloud customer and wish to transfer your website from Dreamhost, please submit a migration request from your client area. Our migrations experts will move your existing sites and emails free of charge, seamlessly, and with zero downtime.
- Transferring your domain name will include your domain renewal for another year. So, for instance, if your domain is due to expire on the 1st of January 2025, once the transfer is complete, the new expiration date will be the 1st of January 2026.
- Ensure that the domain is in the ‘Active Period’ and not in the ‘Redemption Grace Period’ or ‘Pending Delete’ period.
Preps for Transferring a Domain Away from Dreamhost
Before initiating the transfer process at the new registrar, essential steps must be taken at the existing domain registrar. These include obtaining your domain’s authorization code (also known as EPP or auth code), unlocking the domain at your current registrar, ensuring 60 days have passed since initial registration, temporarily disabling privacy protection features during the transfer period, and updating your admin email address.
Step 1: Ensuring 60 Days Have Passed Since Initial Registration
ICANN’s Transfer Policy mandates that domains must be registered for at least 60 days before they can be transferred. This rule applies to new registrations and any recent transfers or updates to domain registrant information.
To transfer a domain from Dreamhost, you must first obtain an authorization code (also known as EPP or auth code). This unique identifier is required by ICANN’s transfer policy and serves as a security measure to prevent unauthorized transfers.
Log in to your Dreamhost account, navigate to the “Domain Names” section from the left-hand menu, and click the Transfer Registrations option.
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Once you’re on the Domain Transfers page, choose the “Or transfer away from DreamHost” option:
Click the “Send Auth Code” button next to the desired domain name you wish to transfer away from Dreamhost.
Once you click that button, the Auth code will be sent to the domain’s registrant email.
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Step 3: Unlocking Your Domain at DreamHost
For a successful domain transfer, it must be unlocked at its current registrar. While logged into your Dreamhost account, navigate to the “Domain Names” section from the left-hand menu, and click the Manage Registrations option:
Under the Manage Registered Domains section, you can find an option called “Transfer Lock“. Disable this feature for the domain you wish to transfer away from Dreamhost.
A modal will open, asking you to confirm that you want to unlock your domain:
Click the OK button then you should see a confirmation message that the domain has been unlocked.
Step 4: Disabling Whois Privacy Protection Feature at Dreamhost
If you have enabled privacy protection features on your domain, such as WHOIS privacy or ID Protect, these must be temporarily disabled during the transfer process.
To do this in Dreamhost, navigate to the “Domain Names” section from the left-hand menu, and click the Manage Registrations option:
Click the “Whois Info” button for your desired domain from there.
While editing whois info for your domain, look up for the “I want all my contact information private” option and disable it by un-checking the box in front of it:
If you wish to transfer this domain to another registrar within 60 days, ensure the “Opt out of 60-day transfer lock” box is checked when saving any WHOIS changes.
For your changes to apply, scroll down the page and click the “Save Registrant Contact” button.
That’s it; whois privacy protection is now disabled for your domain name.
Step 5: Ensuring Registrant’s Email Address Is up-to-Date
Lastly, ensure that your registrant email address is up-to-date at your current registrar. This will help facilitate communication between both parties during the domain transfer process. In case of any issues or additional actions required by either registrar, an accurate email address will expedite resolution.
To do this in Dreamhost, navigate to the “Domain Names” section from the left-hand menu, and click the Manage Registrations option:
Click the “Whois Info” button for your desired domain from there.
While editing whois info for your domain, scroll down and look up for the ‘Registrant Contact” section, and the email address listed is up to date. If you need to update the existing email address, ensure the “Opt out of 60-day transfer lock” box is checked when saving any WHOIS changes.
For your changes to apply, scroll down the page and click the “Save Registrant Contact” button.
Once you have prepared your domain for transfer, it is time to initiate the process from the new domain registrar.
Step 6: Initiate the Transfer Request at the New Registrar
Once you have the EPP code and have completed the previous steps, you can initiate the transfer request at the new registrar. This can usually be done through their website or by contacting their customer support team.
Step 7: Monitor the Domain Transfer Process
After initiating the transfer request, you must monitor the process to ensure everything goes smoothly. Keep an eye out for emails from both registrars and complete any required actions promptly.
Transferring a domain can take up to 7 days to a couple of weeks, depending on various factors such as the response times of involved parties and specific TLD requirements. If you’re transferring a UK domain, there may be additional steps you need to take. Make sure you’re familiar with specific requirements for your domain extension.
If you’re transferring a domain that is currently locked, you’ll need to unlock it in your DreamHost account before initiating the transfer request. Additionally, if your domain is using DreamHost’s nameservers, you’ll need to update the DNS settings to the new host’s nameservers after the transfer is complete.
It’s important to note that if your domain is within 60 days of initial registration or a previous transfer, you won’t be able to transfer it.
Overall, transferring a domain from DreamHost to another registrar can be a straightforward process as long as you follow the correct steps and ensure compliance with ICANN rules. Some registrars even offer free domain transfer when you transfer your domain to them, so it’s worth considering your options before making a decision.
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Transferring a Domain Transfer from Dreamhost to ChemiCloud
Transferring your domain registration from DreamHost to ChemiCloud is a straightforward process. Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth transition:
We’ll assume that you have already unlocked the domain at its current registrar and that you also have the authorization code (sometimes called an EPP key) from Dreamhost.
Step 1
Head to our Domain Transfer page, enter the domain name you wish to transfer to ChemiCloud and click the Search button.
Step 2
Enter the domain Transfer Code (EPP) in the appropriate text field
2) Click the “Order Now“ button.
3) You will be asked if you require hosting as well. Click the “Continue“ button to finalize only the domain transfer without hosting.
Click the ‘Checkout‘ button to send your domain transfer request.
A domain name transfer can take up to seven (7) days. Once the domain name transfer is complete, you will receive a confirmation by email.
That’s it! You know how to transfer your domain away from Dreamhost to ChemiCloud.
Completing the Domain Transfer Process
Upon receiving confirmation that your domain has been successfully transferred from DreamHost or another provider to a new registrar, it’s time to complete the process by re-enabling any previously disabled privacy protection features and verifying DNS settings within the new control panel provided by them. This will ensure a smooth transition and allow you to easily manage all domains under one roof.
Verify DNS Settings Within the New Control Panel
The final step is ensuring your domain’s DNS settings are correctly configured within the new control panel.
If required changes have been made after the transfer (e.g., updating nameservers), give it time for DNS propagation before checking if your website is functioning correctly. Typically, DNS changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours for full propagation.
Once the transfer is complete and you’ve verified everything is functioning correctly, congratulations – you have successfully transferred your domain away from DreamHost. You have successfully transferred your domain from DreamHost or another provider to a new registrar and can now easily enjoy the benefits of managing all domains under one roof.
Troubleshooting Domain Transfer Issues
If you encounter any issues during the domain transfer process, it’s essential to contact the new registrar and DreamHost customer support team for assistance. They can help resolve common problems, such as authorization code errors or delays in the transfer timeline. In this section, we’ll discuss some steps you can take to troubleshoot domain transfer issues.
Contact DreamHost Customer Support If Needed
In case of any difficulties with obtaining your authorization code or unlocking your domain at DreamHost, their customer support team is available 24/7 via live chat, phone, and email. Make sure you have all relevant details handy when reaching out to them, including your account username and domain name.
Besides contacting both registrars’ support teams if needed, here are a few additional tips that might help resolve common issues:
- Double-check Authorization Code: Ensure you’ve entered the correct authorization code provided by DreamHost when initiating the transfer-in request at the new registrar. Any typos could lead to an unsuccessful attempt.
- Verify Domain Status: Ensure your domain is not transfer-locked or under any other restrictions that might prevent the transfer process. You can check your domain’s status using a WHOIS lookup tool.
- Review ICANN’s Transfer Policy: Familiarize yourself with the ICANN transfer policy, which outlines rules and regulations governing all domain transfers.
- Monitor Emails Regularly: Keep an eye on emails from both new and old registrars, as they may contain important information or instructions related to the transfer process.
Taking these steps should help you troubleshoot the most common issues during the domain transfer process from Dreamhost to a different domain registrar. Remember, both registrars’ customer support teams are always available for assistance if needed.
Conclusion
Transferring a domain from Dreamhost to another registrar can be daunting, but with the right steps, it can be done smoothly. Here’s a recap on how to transfer a domain from Dreamhost:
- Obtain an authorization code from Dreamhost’s control panel. This code is required by the new registrar to initiate the transfer process.
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar. This is usually done through the registrar’s control panel.
- Consider any transfer restrictions that may apply to your domain. For example, some domains may have a 60-day transfer lock after registration or a previous transfer.
- Temporarily disable domain privacy if it’s enabled. This is to ensure that the administrative email address associated with the domain is visible to the new registrar.
- Update the administrative email address associated with the domain. This is important as the new registrar will send transfer-related emails to this address.
- Initiate the transfer process through the new domain registrar’s control panel. This involves entering the authorization code and the new registrar’s information.
- Monitor the progress of the transfer and resolve any potential issues that may arise.
It’s important to note that the transfer process may take up to 7 days to complete.
That’s it! You know how to transfer your domain away from Dreamhost, whether with another company or us.
