Transferring a domain (to and from YaDominios)
Updated: 2026-07-18 · YaDominios
To bring your domain to YaDominios: unlock it at your current registrar, request the authorization (EPP) code, and use it in our dashboard. The transfer adds a year of renewal for most extensions. And if you ever want to leave, we hand you your EPP code with no roadblocks.
Bringing your domain to YaDominios (transfer-in)
- Check the requirements: the domain must be more than 60 days past its registration or last transfer (ICANN rule) and not expired.
- At your current registrar: unlock the domain (remove the “transfer lock”) and request the EPP code (also called auth code or authorization code).
- At YaDominios: start the transfer from the dashboard, type the domain, and paste the EPP code.
- Confirm and wait: most .com/.net transfers complete in under 5 days (sometimes hours if the previous registrar approves quickly).
For almost every extension, the transfer includes +1 year of renewal, so you don't lose paid time.
Taking your domain out of YaDominios (transfer-out)
We believe in zero lock-in: your domain is yours. If you decide to leave, in your dashboard you can unlock the domain and get your EPP code, or ask support and we'll hand it over, no runaround. Just make sure your owner email is current, since the process may ask for confirmation.
Tips for a smooth transfer
- Don't transfer a domain that's about to expire: renew first and transfer calmly.
- Your site can keep working during the transfer if you don't change the DNS; plan the DNS change separately.
- Turn off WHOIS privacy during the process if your previous registrar requires it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I lose time on my domain when I transfer it?
No. For most extensions, the year you pay for the transfer is added to the time you already had.
Does my site go down during the transfer?
No, if you keep the same DNS. The transfer changes the registrar, not the hosting; your site stays online.
What is the EPP code?
It's the domain's password to authorize transfers. Your current registrar issues it, and only the owner can request it.