Namhost allows you to migrate a domain from one Namhost account to another directly from the client area. This process is quick, convenient, and does not require support intervention.
This feature is particularly useful for:
- Web developers handing domains over to clients
- Agencies transferring ownership after project completion
- Businesses consolidating multiple accounts
- Organisations restructuring internal account management
How internal migration differs from a domain transfer
Unlike a traditional domain transfer between registrars, this process happens entirely within Namhost. That means there are no registry transfer fees, no DNS disruption, and no downtime.
The domain remains registered with Namhost throughout the process.
Benefits of internal domain migration include:
- Fast processing
- No interruption to website or email services
- No need for transfer codes
- No change to nameservers or DNS settings
- No impact on the expiry date
How to migrate a domain:
- Log in to your Namhost account
- Open the Domains section
- Select the domain you want to transfer internally
- Click Migrate Domain to Another Account
- Enter the email address associated with the destination Namhost account
- Review the details carefully
- Confirm the migration request
What happens after you submit the request
- The destination account holder receives a notification
- They must accept the incoming domain
- Once accepted, the domain moves automatically into their account
Important considerations:
- This process only works between Namhost accounts
- It is not the same as transferring to another registrar
- Registration details and expiry dates remain unchanged
- The recipient must already have a Namhost account
Before starting the migration:
- Verify the recipient’s email address carefully
- Notify the recipient so they can approve the request promptly
- Double-check that the correct domain is selected
Once the migration is accepted, reversing it may require cooperation from the new account owner.
For agencies and freelancers, this feature provides a clean and professional way to hand over ownership once a project has been completed.