If the domain is currently registered with GoDaddy and you want to transfer it to Hostinger, the domain owner needs to complete a few steps inside GoDaddy first. After that, the person managing Hostinger can initiate the transfer.
There are two separate things to understand:
Domain transfer: Moves the domain registration from GoDaddy to Hostinger.
DNS/website migration: Moves or connects the website to Hostinger. Transferring the domain alone does not move the website files or email accounts.
Step 1: Log in to GoDaddy
Visit GoDaddy and sign in to the account that owns the domain.
Open My Products → Domains or the Domain Portfolio.
Select the domain.
Open its domain settings.
Find Domain Lock.
Turn it off and confirm if prompted.
This allows the domain to be transferred to another registrar.
In the domain settings, find the option named something like Transfer domain away from GoDaddy or Transfer to another registrar.
Follow the instructions to obtain the authorization code, also called the EPP code or transfer code. GoDaddy may email it to the registered contact address.
If GoDaddy displays a confirmation or transfer approval step, complete it. If an option to approve or accelerate the transfer is available later, the domain holder can use it.
Keep access to the registered email address in case verification is required.
Important: GoDaddy’s current transfer checklist may also ask the domain holder to turn off Domain Privacy and downgrade Domain Protection to none. Follow the options shown for that specific domain.
Step 5: Open Hostinger’s transfer page
Go to Hostinger Domain Transfer and enter the domain name.
Step 6: Enter the EPP code
Complete the transfer checkout and enter the authorization code provided by the domain holder.
Step 7: Choose nameservers and DNS settings
Select the appropriate option for your website and email setup. If your website and email are already on Hostinger, you can choose Hostinger nameservers. If email is hosted elsewhere, preserve the relevant DNS records carefully.
Step 8: Approve the transfer email
The domain holder should monitor their registered email for transfer approval messages and confirm them promptly. Follow any additional instructions from Hostinger.
The transfer can take up to 7 days, although it may finish sooner. Most eligible .com transfers include a one-year registration extension; fees and renewal rules depend on the domain extension
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