Steps to transfer your domain to ArkHost.
Before Starting
- Domain must be 60+ days old
- Not transferred in last 60 days
- Not expired or expiring soon
Transfer Steps
- Unlock domain at current registrar
- Get EPP/auth code from current registrar
- .be domains: Get from DNSBelgium website
- Start transfer at ArkHost
- Enter domain + EPP code
- Complete payment
- Approve transfer email from old registrar
- Wait 5-7 days for completion
After Transfer
Nameservers: Automatically set to:
ns1.arkhost.com ns2.arkhost.com
DNS Records: Zone starts empty. Options:
- Add records yourself in DNS Manager
- Open ticket for free migration assistance
Common Issues
- Domain locked: Unlock at current registrar first
- Wrong EPP code: Request new one from registrar
- No approval email: Check spam, contact old registrar
- Transfer failed: Usually due to 60-day rule
Special Domains
- .be: EPP code from DNSBelgium, not registrar
- .uk: Different process (IPS tag change)
- Some ccTLDs: May have extra requirements
Timeline
- Most transfers: 5-7 days
- If no approval: Auto-completes day 6 (gTLDs)
- Maximum: 14 days
