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To transfer a domain from Spaceship to Wix, unlock it in your Spaceship account, copy its authorization code and paste it into the domain transfer flow in your Wix account. Your domain name stays exactly the same. What changes is the company that manages its registration, renewals and DNS.
The steps below cover what to check first, how to keep your website and email running and what to verify once the move is done.
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TL;DR: how to transfer a domain from spaceship to wix
Moving a domain from Spaceship to Wix is a registrar transfer. Wix doesn't charge a separate transfer fee for most extensions, but you do need to buy at least one more year of registration as part of the transfer. Any time left on your Spaceship registration carries over.
The step that needs the most care is DNS, so your website and email keep working after the move.
You'll learn:
What a registrar transfer changes and what it doesn't
What to check in Spaceship before you start
How to get your authorization code and start the transfer in Wix
How to protect your DNS records and email
What to check after the transfer is complete
How to fix the most common transfer issues
What a domain transfer changes (and what it doesn't)
A domain transfer only changes the company that manages your domain registration. Your domain name, URLs and the time left on your registration all stay the same. After the move, you handle renewals, contact details and DNS in your Wix account instead of at Spaceship.
A transfer doesn't move your website files, hosting account or content. If your site is hosted somewhere else, it stays there unless you migrate it separately. To show a Wix site on the domain, you also need an upgraded Wix site plan, since a domain can only be assigned to a site with a plan.
It also helps to know two terms before you start. DNS records tell browsers and email services where to send traffic for your domain. Nameservers decide which provider stores and answers for those records, so changing registrars can affect your DNS if your nameservers belong to your old registrar.
Before you start: check your domain in Spaceship
A few checks now save you from a failed transfer or a broken website later. Most problems come from locks, expiring domains, DNS gaps or missed emails.
01. Make sure your domain is past the 60-day lock
A domain can't be transferred within 60 days of being registered or transferred. A change to the registrant information, such as the owner's name or organization, can also lock the domain for 60 days. Editing DNS records doesn't trigger this lock, and you can run a WHOIS lookup to see when your domain was created and last updated.
02. Check your expiration date
Start the transfer at least two weeks before your domain expires so it doesn't run out mid-move. If the domain has already expired or is in a grace period, check its status with Spaceship before you try, since that status can affect eligibility. Understanding how domain expiration works helps you pick the right timing.
03. Confirm your extension can move to Wix
Wix accepts transfers for extensions like .com, .net, .org, .ai and .co, plus dozens more. Check the list of extensions you can transfer to Wix before you begin. Premium domains can't be transferred to Wix, but you can still connect them to your Wix site.
04. Check your nameservers and save your DNS records
Look up which nameservers your domain uses in Spaceship. Spaceship's own transfer guidance warns that domains using the old registrar's default nameservers can stop working once a transfer completes. When you move away from Spaceship, that old registrar is Spaceship, so services on its default nameservers may go down after the move.
Before you move, save a copy of every DNS record on the domain. That includes A and CNAME records for your website, MX records for email and TXT records for SPF, DKIM and domain verification. Then decide which provider will manage your DNS after the transfer and make sure the records are set up there.
If you run a business email on this domain, give its records extra attention. Missing SPF or DKIM records can send your messages to spam even when MX records are in place.
05. Review privacy and your registrant email
Wix recommends turning off private registration at your current registrar before a transfer so you don't miss important transfer emails. Transfer confirmations go to the registrant email address, so make sure it's current and one you check often.
Your Spaceship privacy setting doesn't carry over to Wix. You choose a domain privacy protection option during checkout, and private registration is an option you can add.
How to get your authorization code from Spaceship
Spaceship handles unlocking and the authorization code (also called an EPP code) on the same screen. Here's how to find it.
01. Sign in and open your domain list
Log in to your Spaceship account and open Domain Manager, which you'll also find as Domain Portfolio under Launchpad. Click the domain you want to move to open its side panel.
02. Choose Transfer and then Transfer domain
In the side panel, select Transfer. Under the option to transfer to a new registrar, click Transfer domain and confirm the notice about services disconnecting.
03. Unlock the domain and copy the code
Click Unlock domain. Spaceship removes the transfer lock and shows your authorization code right away. Copy it somewhere safe. If you lose it, come back to the same Transfer screen to get it again.
How to transfer your domain to Wix
With your code in hand, the rest happens in your Wix account. Keep your Spaceship tab open in case you need to recheck anything.
01. Go to Domains in your Wix account
Open the Domains page in your Wix account and click Add an Existing Domain. Choose Transfer your domain to Wix, read the summary and click Start Transfer.
02. Enter your domain and select your current host
Type the domain you want to move. Then open the drop-down, select the domain host you bought it from and click Continue.
03. Confirm you're logged in and unlocked
Wix asks you to confirm two things. Tick I logged in once you're signed in to Spaceship in another tab and tick I unlocked it once the transfer lock is off.
04. Paste the authorization code
Paste the code from Spaceship under Enter authorization code and click Continue. Remove any extra spaces that sneak in when you paste, since the code has to match exactly.
05. Choose your extension period
Select an extension period of at least one year. Any time left on your Spaceship registration is added on top, so you don't lose what you've already paid for. If you have a free domain voucher in your account, Wix applies it automatically.
06. Review your contact details and privacy option
Check that your contact information is correct and update it if needed. Then pick a privacy option. Private registration keeps your contact details out of public WHOIS records, while public registration leaves them visible.
07. Submit the transfer
Choose a payment method and click Submit Purchase. Wix sends a confirmation email from wix-team@registrar.wix.com to your registrant email. Spaceship may also email you about the outgoing transfer, so follow any steps it asks you to take.
When you upgrade to a premium plan, you'll even get a voucher for a free domain name for your first year.
How long a Spaceship to Wix transfer takes
Once you submit the transfer, Wix processes it within up to 7 days. During that time the status may show as pending or in progress, which is normal. Wix can't speed up the process, but you'll get an email if any action is needed.
Check your inbox for requests from Wix or Spaceship and respond to them quickly. You can follow the transfer status on the Domains page in your Wix account.
Your website and email can keep working during a registrar transfer, but only if your nameserver and DNS setup is ready first. Save your DNS records and make sure they're configured with the provider that will manage your DNS after the move.
What to check after transferring your domain to Wix
When the transfer completes, run through a quick checklist to confirm everything works.
Domain status. Confirm the transfer shows as complete on the Domains page in your Wix account.
Website connection. Visit your domain and check that it loads the right website.
DNS records. Make sure your A, CNAME and TXT records are present and correct.
Business email. Send and receive a test email to confirm your MX, SPF and DKIM settings work.
Renewal settings. Check the new expiration date and your automatic renewal settings.
Domain privacy. Confirm the privacy option you picked at checkout is the one that's active.
If your old site still appears after the transfer, it's usually a caching issue that clears up within a few days. Clearing your browser cache and flushing your DNS fixes it right away.
Transferring vs connecting your Spaceship domain
You don't have to transfer your domain to use it with a Wix site. Here's how the two options differ.
Transfer. Wix becomes your registrar and manages registration, renewals, contact information and DNS.
Connect. Spaceship stays your registrar. With a nameserver connection, Wix manages your DNS. With pointing, your DNS stays at Spaceship.
Connecting is the better route if your domain is inside the 60-day lock, uses an extension Wix can't transfer or is a premium domain. It also makes sense if you'd rather keep managing registration and renewals at Spaceship. You can always connect first and transfer later once the domain is eligible.
Expert tip from Milosz Krasinski, International SEO consultant and owner of Chilli Fruit Web Consulting:
“When I size up a domain, I don't just skim DR or traffic. I dig deep, who owned it, who linked to it and did Google ever slap it down? A domain isn't just a URL. If it's got the right domain history and weight, it's a business asset, and those don't come cheap.”
That's why a transfer is about moving the domain safely, not starting over. Transferring is the better fit when you want one bill, one login and one support team for your domain and site.
Troubleshooting a Spaceship to Wix transfer
01. The authorization code doesn't work
An invalid code is one of the most common reasons a transfer fails. Go back to the Transfer screen in Spaceship, copy the code again and paste it without spaces. If a transfer to Wix fails, Wix refunds the transfer payment automatically, which can take up to 45 days to process.
02. The domain is still locked
Check that you clicked Unlock domain in Spaceship and that the domain isn't inside a 60-day lock from a recent registration, transfer or registrant change. If you can't transfer yet, connect the domain to your Wix site in the meantime.
03. The transfer is stuck on pending
A few days on pending is normal. Look for emails from Wix or Spaceship in your registrant inbox and spam folder and complete any steps they ask for. If nothing changes after 7 days, contact Wix Customer Care with your domain name.
04. Your website or email stopped working
This usually points to a DNS or nameserver problem, not a failed transfer. If your domain used Spaceship's default nameservers, its records may have stopped answering once it left.
Check which nameservers your domain uses now and add the records you saved earlier with the provider that manages your DNS. That includes A and CNAME records for your site, MX records for email and TXT records for SPF, DKIM and verification. Changes can take up to 48 hours to spread.
Why move your Spaceship domain to Wix
Moving your domain to Wix puts your domain, website and email in one place, so you're not juggling logins or renewal dates across providers. Beyond domain registration, Wix includes built-in tools for DNS management and domain security, along with a free SSL certificate to help protect your site and visitors. Wix also offers private registration to keep your contact details out of public records.
Expert tip from Kacper Rafalski, Demand Generation Team Leader at Netguru:
“If we were a smaller company, we probably would have been encouraged to look for a new domain, but the costs of change and potential traffic loss weren't worth it. The value of our domain is purely from the branding perspective. We could move the whole content, redirect all the SEO value and links we have, but the branding is what makes the domain name important to us.”
A transfer lets you keep the name people already know and manage it next to your site. If anything comes up during or after the move, Wix Customer Care is available 24/7.
You can register a domain directly on the Wix website builder and add WHOIS privacy and domain security for extra protection.
Spaceship to Wix domain transfer FAQ:
Does it cost anything to transfer a domain from Spaceship to Wix?
For most extensions, Wix doesn't charge a separate transfer fee. You buy at least one year of registration as part of the transfer, and any time left at Spaceship is added on top. You see the final amount at checkout before you confirm.
Does transferring my domain from Spaceship move my website to Wix?
No. A transfer only moves the domain registration. Your website files, hosting and content stay where they are unless you migrate or rebuild the site on Wix separately.
Will transferring my domain affect my SEO rankings?
A registrar transfer alone doesn't change your domain name or URLs, so it doesn't directly affect your rankings. Incorrect DNS settings can make your site unreachable for a while, though. Keep your site and URL structure unchanged and check that it loads after the transfer.
What happens to my DNS records and email when I transfer?
Your records only keep working if the provider answering for your domain still has them. If you use Spaceship's default nameservers, save every record first and set them up with your new DNS provider. Then send a test email once the transfer completes.
Can I transfer my domain if it's about to expire?
It's safer to start at least two weeks before the expiration date. If the domain has already expired or is in a grace period, check its status with Spaceship first, since that status can affect its transfer eligibility.
Can I transfer a premium domain from Spaceship to Wix?
No. Premium domains can't be transferred to Wix. You can still connect a premium domain to your Wix site and keep it registered at Spaceship.
Do I need a Wix site plan to use my transferred domain?
Transferring the domain and assigning it to a site are separate steps. To show your Wix site on the domain, the site needs an upgraded plan.
Can I cancel a transfer once it starts?
Wix can't cancel a domain transfer once it begins. If you need to stop it, contact Spaceship, since the outgoing transfer is still handled on their side until it completes.
How do I transfer a .co.uk domain from Spaceship to Wix?
UK domains don't use an authorization code. Instead, you change the domain's IPS tag to TUCOWS-CA in your Spaceship account and then start the transfer from the Domains page in your Wix account. If you can't find the IPS tag setting, ask Spaceship support to change it for you.
