How to Transfer a Domain from Bluehost

Bluehost is one of the world’s largest hosting companies, and as part of their hosting web service, they provide domain name registration also. If you already purchased a domain name but aren’t satisfied with the Bluehost registrar provider, don’t worry! You can transfer it to another registrar without hassle or stress. Once you initiate the domain transfer, you can manage your domain settings and bill at the new company. You can use your domain as a Private DNS or set it up for Google Apps, and they’ll also let you know through email or notification when your domain name is close to expiring so you don’t get any downtime from missed or late domain renewals.
This article will cover how to transfer your domain from a Bluehost account to a different provider.

1. Prepare your Domain
Open Bluehost website in any browser. Click on login, which is right side at the top of the menu.

2. You will be redirected to the Bluehost control panel login page.

3. Submit your details and click on login. After successful login into your account, click on the domain at the top of the page.

4. Scroll down to find the domain name from the list you want to transfer.

By default, domains will be locked to prevent unauthorized transfers. To unlock the domain so it can be transferred to a new registrar, you must log in and follow a few quick steps.

1. Choose the domain you want to transfer and click the ”Lock” tab. To unlock your domain.

The next step is obtaining the EPP code. This is essentially an authentication password you’ll give the gaining registrar to authorize the transfer. If a registrant asks for it, they’re generally referring to one of these two things:

1. First, click on the Transfer EPP tab. From there, you’ll find an Auth/EPP code that belongs to your domain. Copy and save this code — you’ll need it for a later step.

You’ve now prepped your domain for transfer.

Congratulations! Your domain is now ready to be transferred. To initiate the transfer, you will need to contact the gaining registrar about specific instructions, but here’s a general idea of what you’ll need to do:

1. Log in to your account on the gaining registrar.
2. You can transfer your domain according to their policies. They will have detailed instructions on exactly what you need to do.
3. Please provide them with the EPP code you copied from the Transfer EPP tab.
4. If you are asked to complete any additional steps or validation, follow those requirements.

The process of a domain transfer is that it can take up to five days to finish. However, you can expedite the process by approving the transfer manually once it’s pending in your dashboard.

1. Log in to your Bluehost account. From the left navigation menu, click on Domains.
2. Navigate to the transfer submenu.
3. Select the domain that is pending transfer from the list at the bottom of the page and click Approve.

Note: The transfer will go through immediately. The gaining registrar may not detect the change for a few minutes up to an hour.

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Before initiating the transfer of your domain name, please make sure that:
There are more than 15 days until the domain name’s expiration date.
The domain name was registered for the first time more than 60 days ago.

To transfer a domain away from Bluehost, you must complete the following steps first:

1. Log into your Bluehost Control Panel.
2. Then, click the Domain Manager tab.
3. Click the Domain name to highlight it. The right side will populate with different tabs.
4. Unlock the domain on the LOCK tab.
5. Turn off Privacy Protection on the PRIVACY tab if present.