GUIDES

Domain guides, checked against the official rules

Clear answers to the questions people ask before they register, renew or move a domain. Every guide cites its sources and is updated when the rules or prices change.

TRANSFERS

How to transfer a domain in 2026: rules, timing and zero downtime

A domain transfer moves your name from one registrar to another. Done right, nobody notices: your website stays up, your email keeps arriving and, on most extensions, the domain gains a year. This guide covers the rules in force today, the steps in order, and what ICANN has approved to change.

Updated November 2, 2026 · 6 min read · Read the guide →