Transfer your domain to PK Hosting
Bring your domain over in a few simple steps — local support and a free year added on most extensions. Domain transfer: changes registrar. Website migration: moves hosting.
Listed transfer fees start from Rs 3,999. Registry eligibility and included term must be confirmed. Just registering instead? Search a new domain.
Domain transfer
Changes registrar
A correctly prepared domain transfer normally does not interrupt your website or email. This page only moves the domain registration to PK Hosting.
Website migration
Moves hosting
Files, databases and email stay where they are until you migrate hosting separately. We use a staged migration designed to minimize downtime. DNS propagation, application behavior and the old provider can still cause temporary interruption, so zero downtime is not guaranteed.
Four steps to move your domain
You handle the first two at your current registrar; we take care of the rest.
Unlock your domain
Sign in to your current registrar and turn off Domain Transfer Lock (also called registrar lock).
Get your EPP / auth code
Ask your current registrar for the EPP code (also called the auth or transfer code). It's usually in the domain settings or emailed to you.
Start the transfer here
Enter your domain above, continue to checkout, and paste the EPP code. Pay the transfer invoice to begin.
Approve & relax
Approve the confirmation email from your old registrar. We complete the move. A correctly prepared domain transfer normally does not interrupt your website or email.
Before you start
A quick checklist so your transfer goes through the first time.
- The domain is unlocked at your current registrar
- You have the EPP / auth code
- You can receive email at the domain's admin address
- The domain is more than 60 days old (and wasn't transferred in the last 60 days)
- It isn't within a few days of expiry (renew first if it is)
Domain transfer: changes registrar. Website migration: moves hosting.
Transferring the domain does not move your website files. If you also need hosting moved, that is a separate website migration. We use a staged migration designed to minimize downtime. DNS propagation, application behavior and the old provider can still cause temporary interruption, so zero downtime is not guaranteed. See free website migration.
Existing DNS usually stays put
A correctly prepared domain transfer normally does not interrupt your website or email.
Free DNS management
Point your domain with our nameservers or keep Cloudflare — full control from an easy dashboard.
A free year added
For most global extensions the transfer includes a one-year extension, so you don't lose time you've paid for.
Local support
Stuck on an EPP code or a stubborn registrar? Our team in Pakistan walks you through it by phone or ticket.
After the transfer, point your domain in minutes
Once your domain is with us, set our nameservers to let PK Hosting manage DNS — or keep Cloudflare and just add the records from your hosting service. Either way, the dashboard shows the exact values.
PK Hosting nameservers
- ns1.pkhosting.com
- ns2.pkhosting.com
Domain transfer FAQ
The questions people ask most before moving a domain to us.
How long does a domain transfer take?
Most global (gTLD) transfers complete in about 5 to 7 days once you approve the confirmation email, because the losing registrar has a mandatory waiting period. You can often speed it up by approving from your old registrar's control panel. .pk transfers follow PKNIC's process and our team helps where manual steps are needed.
Will my website or email go down during the transfer?
A correctly prepared domain transfer normally does not interrupt your website or email. Changing nameservers, the losing registrar, or a hosting move at the same time can still cause a temporary interruption.
What is an EPP or auth code?
It's a password that authorises a domain transfer, issued by your current registrar. It's also called an authorisation code or transfer code. You request it from your current registrar and paste it into our checkout when you start the transfer.
How much does a transfer cost?
Transfer fees are separate from registration and renewal prices. Many global extensions include an extra year, but eligibility, term and premium-name fees depend on the registry. Confirm the exact quote before payment.
Can I transfer a .pk domain?
Contact support for .pk-family transfers. We confirm PKNIC authorization and documentation requirements before arranging the manual process; a generic EPP checkout is not proof of transfer eligibility.
Can I transfer a domain within 60 days of registering it?
No. Registry policy locks a newly registered domain (and one that was recently transferred) for 60 days — it cannot be unlocked or transferred out during that window. Wait until 60 days have passed since registration, then unlock it and start the transfer.
Why won't my transfer start?
The most common reasons are that the domain is still locked, the EPP code is wrong or expired, the domain is under 60 days old (see the 60-day rule above), or WHOIS privacy is hiding the admin email. Fix those at your current registrar and try again, or contact our support team.