# WhoGoHost Domain Transfer

> Transfer your domain to WhoGoHost in four simple steps - the yearly registration fee extends your domain by a year, with no downtime for your website or email.

- Canonical URL: https://whogohost.com/domains/domain-transfer/
- Markdown mirror: https://whogohost.com/domains/domain-transfer.md
- Provider: WhoGoHost (also known as GO54), a subsidiary of the HostAfrica group
- Service area: Nigeria and the broader African market
- Pricing: per-TLD; you pay the yearly registration fee, which extends your domain by a year - see the page for current transfer pricing.
- Last updated: 2026-06-17

## What it is
WhoGoHost Domain Transfer moves an existing domain from another registrar to WhoGoHost. A domain transfer moves only the domain name itself, not your website content or email data. When you transfer, you pay the yearly registration fee, which extends your domain by a year (for example, transferring a .net in June extends it to the following June). WhoGoHost offers free renewal for one year when you transfer in.

## Who it is for
- Domain owners who want to consolidate their domain with their WhoGoHost hosting or email
- Anyone unhappy with their current registrar who wants to switch providers
- Customers who want a smooth, supported migration of website and email alongside the domain

## Key features
- Free one-year renewal added when you transfer your domain in
- Your current expiry date is kept and an extra year is added at no extra charge
- No downtime: nameservers stay the same during transfer, so website and email keep working
- Email migration tool with support for unlimited mailbox sizes, including from Gmail or Outlook
- Website migration support from the WhoGoHost team
- Free SSL certificate installed once your site is live, with no manual setup
- Premium hosting plans that support multiple domains with shared storage and stronger security
- Competitive transfer rates

## How it works
WhoGoHost completes transfers in 4 simple steps:
1. Prepare your domain for transfer. Back up your website and emails, get your Auth Code (EPP) from your current registrar, ensure the domain is unlocked, and confirm your registered address is up to date.
2. Start your transfer on whogohost.com. Search for your domain, click "Transfer", and if required select a hosting or email plan.
3. Confirm the transfer request. WhoGoHost sends a confirmation email and asks you to accept the Domain Registration Agreement, especially for common domains like .com or .net.
4. Enter your Auth Code (EPP) in your WhoGoHost account panel. WhoGoHost submits the request, and once approved by your current provider, your domain is moved over.

Transfers usually take 5 to 7 days, depending on the extension. Note: you cannot transfer a domain for 60 days after initial registration, a previous transfer, or certain registrant name changes.

## Common questions
### How long does a domain transfer take?
Domain transfers usually take 5 to 7 days to complete. The exact duration can depend on the domain extension.

### Do I lose the time left on my domain if I transfer?
No. Your current expiry date remains, and WhoGoHost adds an extra year of renewal at no extra charge.

### Does a domain transfer include my website and email?
No. A transfer moves only the domain name, not your website content or email data. You migrate your files and email accounts (with WhoGoHost tools and support) or rebuild your site on the platform.

### Will my website or email go down during the transfer?
No. Your nameservers stay the same during the transfer, so your website and email continue to work as usual.

### Can I transfer my domain and hosting together?
Yes. You can move only your domain, or both domain and hosting for a complete migration. The support team assists with site and email migration.

## Related WhoGoHost services
- [Domain Registration](https://whogohost.com/domains/domain-registration/) - mirror: https://whogohost.com/domains/domain-registration.md
- [WHOIS Lookup](https://whogohost.com/who-is/) - mirror: https://whogohost.com/who-is.md
- [Web Hosting](https://whogohost.com/hosting/web-hosting/) - mirror: https://whogohost.com/hosting/web-hosting.md
- [Grounding page](https://whogohost.com/grounding-page/) - mirror: https://whogohost.com/grounding-page.md

## About WhoGoHost
WhoGoHost (also known as GO54) was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It rebranded to GO54 in 2024 - the same company, with whogohost.com remaining the official site. WhoGoHost is a subsidiary of the HostAfrica group and runs on HostAfrica registrar accreditations (ICANN, NIRA for .ng, and others). Control panels are per product: DirectAdmin for shared and reseller hosting, and PanelAlpha for WordPress. WhoGoHost positions on good value rather than being the cheapest. Official site: https://whogohost.com/