Published: February 2022
Updated: March 2025

How to Transfer Your Domain to AxiomHost (Complete Step-by-Step Guide)

Introduction

Transferring your domain name to AxiomHost ensures better security, easier management, faster DNS resolution, and seamless integration with your hosting services. Whether your domain is currently registered with Namecheap, GoDaddy, WhoGoHost, Truehost, Hostinger, or DomainKing, this guide walks you through every step.

This tutorial supports domain transfers for .com, .net, .org, .ng, .cloud, .africa, and 500+ other TLDs.

1. Requirements Before Transferring a Domain

Before you begin, make sure the following requirements are met:

• Your domain is older than 60 days

• Your domain is not locked or suspended

• You have access to the current registrant’s email

• You can obtain the EPP/Auth code

✔ Required for all international TLDs
✔ .NG domains do not require EPP code (different process)

2. How to Unlock Your Domain

On your current domain registrar, locate the domain lock setting.

Common locations:

• Namecheap → Domain List → Manage → Sharing & Transfer

• GoDaddy → Domains → Domain Settings → Domain Lock

• WhoGoHost → Client Area → Domains → Manage

• Hostinger → Domains → Transfer

Set domain status to: UNLOCKED

3. Retrieve the EPP/Auth Code

The EPP code (also called “Authorization Code” or “Transfer Key”) allows the receiving registrar to initiate the transfer.

Where to find it:

• Account Dashboard → Domain → Transfer

• Manage Domain → Authorization Code

• Registrar Email (sometimes sent automatically)

✔ Required for .com, .net, .org, .cloud, etc.
✔ Not required for .NG domains

4. Start the Transfer on AxiomHost

Now that your domain is unlocked and you have the EPP code:

Steps:

1. Log in to AxiomHost Client Area

2. Go to Domains → Transfer Domain

3. Enter your domain name

4. Enter the EPP/Auth code (if required)

5. Verify WHOIS details

6. Complete payment

✔ Transfers add 1 extra year of domain registration*

5. Approve the Transfer via Email

Your current registrar will send a verification email to the domain’s registered email address.

You must:

• Open the email

• Click APPROVE or ACCEPT TRANSFER

If you reject the email, the transfer cancels automatically.

6. Wait for Transfer Completion

Once approved, the transfer process begins.

Transfer times:

• .com/.net/.org: 5–7 days

• .cloud/.africa: 3–5 days

• .ng domains: 24–72 hours

During this period, your website and email remain online.

7. Update Nameservers on AxiomHost

After the transfer completes, point your domain to your hosting account.

AxiomHost Nameservers:

ns1.axiomhost.cloud
ns2.axiomhost.cloud

cPanel and DNS zone will activate automatically.

8. Common Transfer Problems (and Fixes)

❌ “Invalid EPP Code”

✔ Request a new EPP code
✔ Make sure no spaces were added

❌ “Transfer Rejected by Registrar”

✔ Check email verification
✔ Ensure domain is unlocked

❌ “Domain in 60-day Lock”

Domains recently registered or transferred cannot be moved until after 60 days.

❌ “WHOIS Email Not Receiving Transfer Mail”

✔ Update WHOIS email
✔ Check spam folder
✔ Wait 10–20 minutes

Conclusion

Transferring your domain to AxiomHost is a straightforward process that gives you full control, better DNS performance, and integrated hosting management. By following this guide, you can safely and efficiently move your domain from any registrar to AxiomHost.

If you need help, AxiomHost Support can assist with every stage of the transfer.