Domain Transfer
Moves management of your existing domain registration to WH4SA.
DOMAIN TRANSFER SOUTH AFRICA
Domain Transfer South Africa
A familiar name.
A fresh start with local support.
Already own your domain? Transfer its registration to WebHosting4SouthAfrica and keep the domain name your customers already know.
Bring your domain, hosting and email together with South African support.
YOUR EXISTING DOMAIN
Always yours
yourbusiness.co.za
Same domain. Local support.
Current provider
Domain registration
WH4SA
Domain management
Your name stays the same.
Only its registration management moves.
Only its registration management moves.
Your domain stays yours
Keep the address customers know.
South African support
Help with your transfer questions.
Plan your move
Coordinate website, email and DNS.
Your Domain Stays Yours
Transferring a domain changes who manages the domain registration. It does not mean changing your domain name.
If your business already uses a domain such as:
yourbusiness.co.za
you can continue using the same domain after a successful transfer.
Domain Transfer vs Website Migration
Website Migration
Moves your website files, databases and, where applicable, email to WH4SA hosting.
Business Email
Your mailboxes and messages need their own migration plan if email is moving. A domain transfer does not move them automatically.
Customers can transfer a domain without moving their website, or move their hosting separately.
If you want to move both your domain and website to WH4SA, explore our hosting options and ask about migration.
How a Domain Transfer Works
01
Request your transfer
Begin the domain-transfer process through the WH4SA Customer Dashboard.
02
Prepare & authorise
The exact transfer requirements depend on the domain extension and current domain status.
The domain may need to be unlocked and its contact information should be correct.
Some domain extensions may require an authorisation/EPP code.
Complete the applicable transfer authorisation process for the domain extension.
03
Confirm & review
Once the transfer completes successfully, the domain can be managed together with your WH4SA services.
If hosting or email is also moving, review the required DNS changes together.
Will My Website Stop Working?
A domain transfer and hosting migration are separate processes.
Transferring domain registration does not automatically move the website or email.
Existing website and email services can remain with their current hosting provider while the domain registration is transferred, provided the required DNS configuration remains correctly configured.
If website hosting or email is also being moved, the migration and DNS changes need to be coordinated appropriately.
Keep the connections in place
Your domain
Correct DNS configuration
Your website
Your email
Plan any service moves before changing DNS.
Already Hosting Somewhere Else?
That's fine.
You can transfer your domain separately or move your website to WH4SA as well.
Website migration / hosting
Explore our website migration options.
Need hosting?
Choose HOST R79, BUILD R99 or SELL / E-COMMERCE R149.
Need professional email?
Explore Email Hosting South Africa.
Need a New Domain Instead?
If the required domain hasn't been registered yet, a transfer isn't required.
Use our Domain Registration South Africa service to search for and register a new domain.
Before Transferring
A little preparation.
A clearer transfer.
A clearer transfer.
Before starting, ensure that:
- domain contact information is correct;
- you have access to the relevant domain account/contact methods;
- the domain is eligible for transfer;
- required transfer locks are removed;
- any authorisation/EPP code required by that particular extension is available;
- you understand whether your website or email is also being moved.
Transfer requirements vary between domain extensions.
Domain registration, renewal and transfer fees are non-refundable.
Bring Your Domain and Hosting Together
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
What is a domain transfer?
A domain transfer moves management of an existing domain registration to WH4SA. Your domain name itself stays the same.
Does my domain name change?
No. You can continue using the same domain name after a successful transfer.
Does transferring my domain move my website?
No. Domain registration and website hosting are separate services. Moving your website requires a hosting migration.
Does transferring my domain move my email?
Not automatically. Your email service and DNS configuration need to be considered separately.
Do I need an EPP/authorisation code?
It depends on the domain extension and current domain status. Some extensions require an EPP/authorisation code; it is not a requirement for every extension. Follow the applicable transfer process for your domain.
Can I transfer a .co.za domain?
Yes. A .co.za domain can be transferred, subject to the applicable transfer requirements and its current status. Follow the authorisation process for that extension.
Can I transfer my domain and move my website to WH4SA?
Yes. These are separate processes that can be coordinated. If you are also moving your website or email, plan the migration and DNS changes together.
What should I do if I need a new domain instead?
Use our Domain Registration South Africa page to search for and register a new domain.
Ready to Transfer Your Domain?
Bring your existing domain to WebHosting4SouthAfrica and manage it alongside your WH4SA services.