How to Transfer a Domain From Godaddy to Hostgator?

Why people Transfer the domain?

• They have a high rate of renewal. The initial deal may appear inexpensive due to the offer, but the renewal rates are extremely exorbitant.
• It’s difficult to find accurate cost.
• The majority of the other businesses provide free privacy protection as well as a free SSL certificate. When it comes to Godaddy, though, you will have to pay for all of these.

Some folks, on the other hand, do not have such issues. If you’re one of them, instead of transferring your domain, you may simply point it to HostGator. To manage the domain name, you must first open Godaddy. When someone hits your website, however, it will open the HostGator-hosted version. This is the ideal option if you purchased hosting from HostGator but want to keep your domain with Godaddy.

In this article, we’ll go through both of these topics. So, as we look at the transfer technique in part 1 of this post, go grab a cup of coffee. Following that, we’ll look at how to alter the DNS so that the domain remains with Godaddy but points to HostGator. We’ll also look into which one you should take. So don’t worry if you’re perplexed.

As we progress, we’ll see some of the terms and conditions in between.

Part 1: Transfer a Domain From Godaddy to Hostgator

If you wish to transfer a domain from Godaddy to HostGator, these are the exact procedures to do.

Step 1: Update the Contact Information

Your domain contains a contact box where you may fill in all of your details. This is broken down into a few additional sections. You might have admin contact information, registrant information, and so on. You’ll need to alter the administrative details to transfer the domain name.

You can, without a doubt, adjust all the details if you want to be safe.

To do so, browse to My Products and look through all of the domain names and hosting options (if any). You’ll need to select Manage from the drop-down menu.

You can change your contact information by scrolling down a little bit.

Uncheck the box next to “Update all contact details” then go to the Administrative tab.

Make sure the email address is right; you can disregard other details for now, but the email address is critical.

Step 2: Turn off Privacy Protection

Your domain name may be protected by Privacy Protection. You’ll have to turn it off in this situation.

The information will be hidden from the general public thanks to privacy protection. You won’t be able to make the transfer if you keep it on. As a result, you’ll have to turn it off. This can be done from the same page where we left off (on the manage page).

Godaddy may ask you to downgrade it if you have already paid for it. You’ll have to select the downgrading option.

Step 3: Unlock the Domain

Did you know that by default, your domain is locked? Your domain name will be locked by the domain provider to maintain security. To put it another way, no one can transfer the domain out of Godaddy or any other domain provider unless it is unlocked.

As you may have suspected, you’ll need to unlock that. Return to the same “Manage” page and scroll down until you find the domain lock option.

From there, you’ll have to unlock the domain. Domain Lock will be enabled. Simply disable it by clicking Edit.

Step 4: Get the Authentication/EPP Code

On the same page, you’ll have to scroll down a little. You can go to the bottom of the page because this option is in the last section.

The option to “Transfer Domain away from Godaddy” will now appear. It goes without saying that you must click on that.

When you click on that, you’ll be presented with two options. You can also select “Get Auth code” from the drop-down menu.

 

One will be a list of checkboxes, and you can select “Continue to transfer” if you agree with the checklist.

The checklist is an essential component that you must read. Don’t worry, it won’t be the full TOS that bores you. There are only a few points to read that will take less than a minute. As a result, make sure you read all of them.

You will see the authorization code if you agree with them. Because this is private information, they may send you an email confirmation.

Copy the code and save it in a secure location. Please consider this your password and keep it secure.

You can select all of the domain names you want to transfer and then click the export button. It will present you with a number of options to choose from. There will be an option where you can acquire the EPP/Auth code as well.

Step 5: Go to the Domain Transfer Page of HostGator

Isn’t it a long title for this step? But don’t panic; the next step is simple and won’t take long.

To transfer a domain, log into HostGator and go to the domain transfer page. You can just go to the domains page and choose to transfer the domain there.

Now you can type in the domain name you’d want to transfer.

Don’t forget to read the terms and conditions listed below.

The following is a comprehensive list of domains that can be moved to HostGator.

After you’ve entered the domain name, you’ll need to click the continue button to finish the process. By procedure, we mean that you’ll have to follow the steps below:

• You will be taken to the checkout page if you click the proceed button.
• You may either register for an account with HostGator or log in to an existing one.
• On the following page, you can double-check all of the information (order summary page). Make sure the domain name is spelled correctly.
• Copy the authentication code from the previous step and paste it here.
• After that, you’ll need to enter your billing information and make a payment.
• After that, you’ll need to go on to the following page.

For some people, the phrase “make the payment” may be alarming. To accomplish the transfer, HostGator will charge you a price. However, there is some good news. You’re not paying for the transfer, but rather for the one-year renewal. Your domain name will be renewed for one more year after you pay the transfer price. As a result, it’s more of a renewal cost than a transfer charge.

The only catch is that you must pay the renewal charge (transfer cost) even if your domain is not about to expire. Isn’t that a little detail that most people will overlook?

Why are we here if everything is fine? Let’s go on to the next step.

Step 6: Approve the Transfer

You’ll have to approve the domain because it’s still in your GoDaddy account. There are two approaches you can take.

The first thing you should do is check your email. You may have gotten an email requesting your approval for the transfer. From there, you can approve the transfer directly. To authenticate it, they may ask for your Godaddy password.

You can also go to GoDaddy’s website and approve the transfer there. To manage your domain name, go to My Products and select the Manage button. You’ll see a notification form where you can accept or reject the changes.

If not, you may always go to Godaddy’s Domains > Domains Transfer page. To approve the transfer, you can utilize any of the procedures listed.

Step 7: Confirm the Changes

The transfer process may take some time to finish. So don’t be concerned. You will receive an email confirmation of the same thing as it is completed.

You do not need to take any action at this time, but you must ensure that the domain name is correctly transferred.

Step 8: Change the DNS (if applicable)

If you need it, you can now update the nameservers. If your website was not already directed to HostGator, you will need to change the name servers. In the welcome email, you’ll find the name server information. Alternatively, you can use your cPanel to check up the nameserver information. For more details on how to discover the DNS in your HostGator, see “Step 1 on Part 2.”

You should be aware that the nameservers are different even if you have a HostGator account.

Go to Domains in your HostGator control panel now that you have the nameservers (not cPanel).

After you’ve found your domain name, click more to get all of the information. Click the edit button next to Name servers. As a result, you’ll be able to change the nameservers.

That’s it; you’ve finished the process.

Part 2: Point Godaddy Domain to HostGator

It’s possible that you won’t need to move your domain from Godaddy to HostGator. Instead, you’ll use the Godaddy domain in conjunction with your HostGator hosting.

We’re here to answer any queries you might have. So, let’s have a look at how to point your Godaddy domain to HostGator step by step.

Step 1: Get the NameServers

If you’ve followed the above advice, you’re probably aware that HostGator accounts use distinct name servers. As a result, you’ll start by looking for your nameservers.

You can locate it in a variety of ways. You can copy them and leave the tab open while doing so. Nameservers are NS1.Hostgator.com and NS2.Hostgator.com, respectively. Of course, the domain may differ, and the two are not the same. Let’s have a look at how to locate them.

You can check your welcome email in the first one. You may have received the welcome email if you recently purchased hosting from HostGator. HostGator will have also emailed you the name servers in the welcome email.

The second option is to use cPanel to locate them. You can go to cPanel and look at the nameservers directly. You can view the sidebar, which will provide all of the information about your hosting, including your name server information.

The third option is to go into your HostGator account and go to the details of your hosting account. From the customer interface, go to “manage” and pick “hosting.” You can then navigate to the settings tab to obtain all of the information you need.

As previously stated, you can either keep the tab open for a time or copy them and save them.

Step 2: Open Godaddy

The next step is to go to Godaddy and sign up. You’ll need to go to My Products > Domain to do so.

You must select “Manage” from the drop-down menu.

The option “Manage DNS” can be found on the settings page. From there, you can easily modify the nameservers.

Here, you will have to paste the name servers that you copied earlier. You can click on the save button thereafter.

There are two nameservers to add. You will have to add the primary nameserver which is the first one and then you will have to click on the second nameserver.

It will take some time for the nameservers to propagate. In simpler words, when you change the name server, you will have to wait for a couple of hours for the name servers to work properly. In most cases, it will be done in 2-3 hours but it might take up to 48 hours. So, don’t worry if it doesn’t work directly when you change it. It will take some time.

Many online tools will allow you to check the name servers. So, you can also check this tool to know what’s the progress of the DNS propagation.

Which one is Best for you?

The final question is: which one is right for you? This could be a perplexing time for you.

If you want to transfer your domain to HostGator, you should:

If you want to transfer your domain to HostGator, you should:

You’re fed up with Godaddy’s excessive renewal fees and other issues.

1. Godaddy is no longer in use.
2. HostGator is your one-stop shop for all things digital. To be more explicit, HostGator is the primary platform for all of your web hosting and domain registration requirements.
3. You want to transfer the rest of your domains to HostGator so that you can manage everything in one spot.
4. HostGator’s cost and services appeal to you more than Godaddy’s.
5. Similarly, you should keep your Godaddy domain and simply point it to HostGator if:

Your website’s domain isn’t old enough.

1. Godaddy is a favourite of yours.
2. You’re just getting started with HostGator and aren’t sure if you’ll stick with it long-term.
3. You have no intention of renewing the domain. You can keep it on Godaddy in this instance and save money on the transfer charge. This is the most straightforward technique to save money.
4. Your domain does not comply with any of the providers’ terms and conditions. If your domain name does not fit Godaddy or HostGator’s criteria, you have no other choice except to keep it the same. You won’t be able to get it out. You can use it right away by pointing it to HostGator.

As a result, there is no personal suggestion. You can select the option that best matches your needs.

Final Words

Finally, these are the processes for transferring a domain from Godaddy to HostGator. You can either follow the first portion or the second portion, depending on your preference. It is determined by the requirements and your requirements. To clarify matters, the final section is devoted to the same thing, where we saw several examples from which you can make decisions. Finally, the decision is yours to make.

You can certainly contact HostGator support, as well as Godaddy support if necessary. Both of them will be of assistance to you. Godaddy will even assist you in transferring the domain. So don’t be concerned, and feel free to contact them if necessary. They may occasionally offer you renewal discounts to entice you to stay. Don’t get taken in by it!