HostGator Supported Domain Extensions for Registration and Transfer
HostGator supports a wide range of domain extensions, also known as top-level domains (TLDs), for domain registration and transfer. Whether you're launching a personal blog, creating a business website, building an online store, or showcasing a professional portfolio, you can choose a domain extension that aligns with your goals and brand.
To check if a domain extension is supported for registration or transfer, simply search for the desired domain name on the HostGator website. The search results will show whether the domain is available and if the extension is supported.
Domains Available for Registration
Use our website to check whether a domain is available and whether we support its extension.
- Go to the HostGator website.
- Enter the desired domain name in the domain search box on the HostGator homepage, then click the Search icon.
- If the domain is available, you'll see the domain name, its registration price, and a Continue icon.
Note: For current pricing, visit the HostGator website.
- If the domain name is unavailable, the system will indicate that the domain is taken and display alternative domain name suggestions and available domain extensions that the customer may choose from.
Unsupported TLD Extensions
HostGator doesn't support every domain extension for registration. If you search for an unsupported extension, you will not be able to add the domain to your cart. Instead, the following message will appear:
Error: "Sorry, this domain extension is not supported .tld"
What to do: Choose a different domain extension and perform another search.
Need Help After Purchasing a Domain?
Contact HostGator Support if you experience any of the following:
- Your order fails during checkout.
- You receive an error message related to domain registration.
- Your domain does not appear as registered in RDAP (formerly known as WHOIS) within 24 hours.
- Your domain does not appear in your HostGator account within 24 hours.
Transfer Your Domain to Us
Most domains can be transferred to HostGator from another registrar.
Important
Before starting a transfer, make sure your domain:
- Has been registered, or last transferred, at least 60 days ago
- Is unlocked with your current registrar
Once these requirements are met, you can begin the transfer process from your HostGator account.
Unsupported Domain Transfers
Some domain extensions are not eligible for transfer to HostGator.
If your domain extension is not supported for transfer, you will see the following message:
Error: "This domain is not currently supported for transfer. It may be ineligible, unsupported, or invalid."
What to do: You can continue using the domain with your HostGator hosting account by keeping the domain registered with your current registrar and updating the domain's DNS settings to point to your HostGator hosting. Once your DNS changes take effect, your website will work with your HostGator hosting. DNS changes can take up to 24–48 hours to propagate. The domain registration will remain with your current registrar.
Troubleshoot Your Domain Transfer
If a transfer cannot be initiated or completed, review the following common causes:
- Verify the domain's age. Use an RDAP (formerly known as WHOIS) lookup tool to confirm that the domain has been registered, or last transferred, at least 60 days ago. Some country-code extensions have different transfer rules. If it has not yet reached 60 days, wait until the eligibility period has passed before attempting the transfer again.
- Check if the domain is locked. If the RDAP record shows a ClientTransferProhibited status, the domain is currently locked. Contact your current registrar and request that the domain be unlocked before restarting the transfer.
- Check whether the transfer is in progress. If the RDAP record displays a PendingTransfer status, the transfer has already been initiated and is currently processing. Most domain transfers are completed within five to seven days, though some extensions may take longer.
- Verify your authorization code. Domain transfers require an authorization code, which may also be referred to as an Auth Code or EPP Code. Obtain this code from your current registrar and enter it during the transfer process.
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