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You can transfer a domain registered with Weebly to your HostGator account by following the steps below.

This article will outline how to get a transfer key, also called an EPP code or authorization code, that you'd need to transfer. 

Things to Keep in mind when Transfering a Domain:

You cannot transfer a domain within 60 days after the following events: 

  • Registering or transferring the domain name
  • Updating the registrant contact organization
  • Updating the registrant contact's first or last name. (organization is not listed)
Before You Begin a Transfer:

  • First, verify the contact information is correct. This information may include turning off Privacy Settings to Verify that the administrator and Registrant contact information for the domain is accurate. All emails regarding the transfer will go to the administrator's email (or registrant's email for some domains). 

  • Ensure that the domain name is not locked, preventing transfer.
  • Ensure that your new registrar is ready to accept the domain name.
  • If you have a third-party Email Service attached to your domain, adjust your MX records with your new domain provider before transferring to prevent an interruption of your email service. You'll keep managing your email subscription through the host you purchased it from.
 For more information on Transfers, see ICANN's Transfer Policy:
https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en


Note: Most transfers take between 7-10 days from confirming the authorization to transfer. Keep an eye on the status of your domain from any whois database that you prefer, and be sure to reach out to your current registrar first if you encounter any errors.
 

1. Retrieve Authorization Code:

Assuming you originally purchased the domain from Weebly, the process to retrieve the EPP code is relatively simple:
  • Sign in to your Weebly account.
  • Go to the Domains tab.
  • Click Disable under Registrar Lock.
  • Copy the EPP code and provide it to your new host to complete the transfer.

2. Submit Request for Transfer: 

Once you have obtained the authorization code from your current domain registrar, also known as the EPP or transfer code, you will need to email the necessary details below to one of our advisors here: [email protected]


Please ensure your email subject is 'Domain Transfer Request':
 

  • Domain name:
  • Name domain is registered:
  • Full address registered to:
  • Email address registered to:
  • Registered telephone number:
  • EPP/Authorization/secret code:


IMPORTANT: The information you provide in the support email must match the information available in the WHOIS database. You will want to pay close attention to your email (including the junk or spam folder) over the next few days, as you will receive several emails that may require your approval to complete the domain transfer process.

3. Completing a Transfer:

Once you have obtained the authorization code from your current domain registrar, also known as the EPP or transfer code, you will need to email the necessary details below to one of our advisors here: [email protected]
 


Pro Tip: Once the domain arrives in your HostGator account, you will need to update your DNS records before the domain can display content live from your website with us.