There is often confusion with the term "transfer" when it applies to domain names. Most people are actually looking to perform a nameserver change to point the domain correctly, usually after changing hosts, and this is an entirely different process from performing a registrar transfer.

Changing Nameservers:

You can change nameservers by merely logging into your current registrar account and replacing the existing nameservers with your host nameserver, in our case:

ns.inmotionhosting.com - IP address: 74.124.210.242
ns2.inmotionhosting.com - IP address: 70.39.150.2

For more information on updating your nameservers, please see DNS and Nameserver Changes.

Do I need a registrar transfer?

You only need a registrar transfer if you wish to have InMotion Hosting be the registration service managing the domain. This would mean we bill the domain renewal to you, and you will be able to access the domain maintenence tool for your domain through our website.

Registrar transfers cost $11.95, and they extend the current expiration date for one year automatically.

Should you wish to have IMH initiate a registrar transfer, please read this article for additional information on transferring your domain name in AMP.

Additional Notes:

1. Make sure the nameservers have been pointed to your account prior to requesting a registrar transfer
2. Make sure the domain is unlocked with the old registrar prior to making the request. We ususally recommend at least 12 hours prior to ensure all services are seeing the "unlocked" status of your domain
3. Make sure you have access to the administrative email address for your domain prior to making the request.

Once you request a registrar transfer from IMH, we'll bill you for $11.95 and initiate the process. You will then receive an email at the administrative email address requesting your consent or authorization for the transfer.

After you approve the transfer, it will complete in 1 to 7 days, depending on the response from the old, or losing, registrar.