How to Transfer a Domain from Go Daddy to Bluehost

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the Bluehost account manager login page and login using the domain and password associated with your hosting account.

   You will be taken directly to the cPanel page of your account.
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   Step 2: Scroll down the cPanel page to the “Domains” section and click the “Transfer Domain” icon.

   ,, All domain registrars have different methods of obtaining an EPP authorization code.
   
   Find your current domain registrar to learn how to obtain your code. , Copy the Admin Contact Verification code from within the email. (Note:
   This code is different than your EPP authorization code.) ,, If your domain is locked, contact your current registrar for instructions to unlock it. ,, Selecting auto renewing will allow Bluehost to automatically renew your domain for an additional registration fee. , If you use your “Raw Whois Data”, the current information associated with your domain will be used.
   
   Selecting “User Profile Information” will use the information from your Bluehost user profile. , Select this option will hide your WHOIS information from public access for an additional fee. ,, You may be prompted to perform additional tasks depending on your current domain registrar.
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   Step 3: Enter the domain you want to transfer and click the “Continue” button.

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   Step 4: Enter the EPP code from your current domain registrar and click the “Continue” button

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   Step 5: Retrieve a confirmation email from the email address associated with the WHOIS database entry for the domain you’re transferring.

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   Step 6: Enter the Admin Contact Verification code into the “Admin Contact Verification code” input field and click the “Continue” button.

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   Step 7: Ensure your domain is currently unlocked with your current registrar by making sure it says “Unlocked” beside the “Transfer Lock:” heading.

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   Step 8: Select whether or not to use Bluehost name servers or continue using your existing name servers.

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   Step 9: Select whether or not to use automatic renewing for your domain.

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    Step 10: Select what information to use for your WHOIS database information.

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    Step 11: Select whether or not to use domain privacy.

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    Step 12: Click the “Terms of Service” box to confirm you own the domain you are trying to transfer.

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    Step 13: Click the “Add transfer to shopping cart” button to complete the process.

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