Domain transfer made easy

Domain transfer is the process of moving your domain name from one domain registrar, like Wix domains, to another. Your web address and domain name stay the same, but the company that manages your DNS settings, billing and contact details changes.

When you transfer domain names to Wix domains, they become your domain host. You then manage your DNS records, renewals and ownership details directly from your Wix account.

A domain transfer usually takes up to 7 days. The exact timing depends on your current registrar, whether your domain is unlocked, and how quickly you confirm any approval emails.

When you transfer a domain to Wix, we send you an email to confirm we received your transfer request. As long as your domain is eligible and the authorization code you entered is correct, the transfer completes within 7 days, without you needing to do anything else. If we ever need something from you, we’ll let you know by email.

The cost of a domain transfer is free, there are no separate fees to move a domain to Wix. You only pay for one or more years of registration at the standard domain price for that extension. Any time left on your current domain registration is added on top, so you don’t lose it.

The exact domain price depends on your domain’s TLD (the ending, like .com, .net, .org, etc.) and any promotions or vouchers available in your account. You’ll always see the final amount at checkout before you confirm the transfer.

You can’t complete a domain transfer entirely for free because registrars require you to at least pay for the price of extending the domain itself. That renewal is what keeps your domain active at the new registrar.

To transfer a domain to Wix domains, first unlock it with your current registrar and get your authorization (EPP) code. Then start the transfer from your Wix account. Once it’s approved, the domain transfer can take up to 7 days to complete and your billing and DNS move to Wix.

In short, you need to:

• Check that your domain isn’t in a 60‑day lock period

• Request your authorization (EPP) code from your current registrar

• Enter your domain, paste the authorization code, then complete your payment and contact details

To transfer a domain name to another person you either move it to their registrar account or update ownership details, depending on your current registrar’s rules. The new owner usually has to approve the change from their side.

In general you should:

• Confirm the domain is active and unlocked

• Check your domain registrar’s instructions for changing ownership

• Request and securely share the authorization code if a registrar‑to‑registrar move is needed

• Ask the new owner to start the transfer with their registrar and approve any confirmation emails they receive

If you both use Wix domains, you may be able to move the domain between your Wix accounts directly—either by transferring a domain you bought from Wix to the other person’s account, or by removing an externally purchased domain from one Wix account and reconnecting it to another—without transferring it to a different registrar. If you don’t already own a domain, you can search for a domain and find the perfect option for your site.