How can I transfer my Homestead domain to a new server?
To transfer your Homestead domain to a new server or provider, you have two options depending on what you mean by "transfer". If you want to keep your domain registered with Homestead but change where the website files live, you can point the domain to your new host via DNS. If you want to move the domain registration completely away from Homestead, you must perform a full registrar transfer. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Note that ICANN regulations require a domain to be registered with a provider for at least 60 days before it can be transferred to a new registrar. [1]
Option 1: Point Your Domain to a New Server (Keep Homestead as Registrar)
If you built a new website elsewhere (e.g., GoDaddy, Hostinger) but want Homestead to manage the domain renewals, you just need to change your DNS settings. [1, 2]
Log into your Homestead Account.
Go to your domain settings, typically under Domain Central or DNS Management.
Locate the A Record (Address Record).
Update the IP address of the "A Record" to match your new server’s IP address (provided by your new host).
Alternative: If your new host prefers Name Servers, replace Homestead's Name Servers with your new hosting provider's Name Servers. [1, 2, 3]
Option 2: Full Domain Transfer to a New Registrar
If you want to move your domain entirely out of Homestead to a provider like Bluehost or GoDaddy, follow these steps: [1, 2]
Phase 1: Prepare the Domain in Homestead
Log into your Homestead Account and click Domains on the left menu. [1]
Scroll to your domain name and complete these four required steps:
Edit Contact Info: Ensure your personal email is listed as the Administrative Contact. Your transfer password will go here.
Unlock Domain: Click Edit Domain Locking and change the status to Unlocked.
Disable Privacy: Click Show Privacy Status and turn it Off/Disabled.
Send Authorization Code: Click Email your authorization code (EPP code or domain password). Check your email and save this code. [1, 2]
Phase 2: Complete the Transfer at Your New Host
Log into your new hosting or domain account (e.g., GoDaddy, Bluehost).
Navigate to their Domain Transfer tool.
Type in your domain name and paste the Authorization/EPP code you received from Homestead.
Pay the transfer fee (this usually includes a free 1-year extension on your domain expiration date).
Check your email for a confirmation request from Homestead to approve the final release. [1, 2]
The full registrar transfer process usually takes 5 to 7 days to fully process across the internet.
I understand that you would like to transfer your domain name. However, you have reached the wrong company. Homestead is not the registrar of your domain name and is therefore unable to process the transfer request.
To transfer your domain, please contact the domain reseller listed below:
Reseller: Deluxe Small Business Sales, Inc. d/b/a Aplus.net
They will be able to assist you with your domain transfer and provide the necessary authorization and support.
russell5607
3K Messages
•
30.4K Points
13 hours ago
0
0
reyven4754
183 Messages
•
2K Points
5 hours ago
Hello,
I understand that you would like to transfer your domain name. However, you have reached the wrong company. Homestead is not the registrar of your domain name and is therefore unable to process the transfer request.
To transfer your domain, please contact the domain reseller listed below:
Reseller: Deluxe Small Business Sales, Inc. d/b/a Aplus.net
They will be able to assist you with your domain transfer and provide the necessary authorization and support.
0
0