How to Transfer a Domain Between Hostinger Accounts (Step-by-Step Guide)

Transfer a Domain Between Hostinger Accounts: Step-by-Step Guide

Are you considering transferring your domain name from one Hostinger account to another? Whether you’re selling a domain, moving it to a team member, or simply managing your assets, Hostinger makes internal domain transfers between accounts simple.

In this article, we’ll walk you through every step of the process, from preparing the domain for transfer to validating ownership of the new account.

Why Transfer a Domain Between Hosting Accounts?

There are various reasons why you may want to transfer a name from one Hostinger account to another:

You sold the domain to another person.
You are transferring assets between your personal and company accounts.
You’re transferring to a customer or teammate.
You are rearranging domains across several Hostinger accounts.

Whatever your reason, the procedure is simple if you follow the proper steps.

Prerequisites For Domain Transfer

Before initiating the transfer, ensure that the following conditions are met:

Both users have Hostinger accounts.
The domain is not locked.
Domain is more than 60 days old (ICANN restrictions forbid transfers inside the first 60 days).
There is no domain transfer lock or recent WHOIS change (when using generic TLDs such as.com,.net, etc.).

Step-by-Step Guide for Transferring a Domain Between Hostinger Accounts

Step 1: Contact Hostinger Support.

Hostinger does not yet support direct internal transfers via dashboard. As a result, the only formal option to transfer domains across Hostinger accounts is to contact their support team.

Log in to the Hostinger account that owns the name.
Click the Help icon (typically located in the lower right corner).
Simply select “Transfer domain to another Hostinger account” .
Request “domain account change” or “domain push”.
Provide the email address for the destination account (the recipient’s Hostinger account).

Step 2: Verification and confirmation.

The hostinger support staff will:

Confirm that the domain is suitable for internal transfer.
To proceed with the transfer, ask for your confirmation.
Some may request additional identification verification (particularly if WHOIS privacy is enabled).

Ensure the domain:

Is unlocked.
Has privacy protection been disabled (if appropriate).
Is not subject to any legal proceedings or disputes.

Step 3: Recipient accepts the domain.

Once the transfer has been approved:

The addressee (the new account owner) may receive an email notification.
Within 24-48 hours, the domain will appear in the Domain area of the newly created account.
DNS settings, nameservers, and email accounts will be reset to the defaults, so create a backup of everything.

What Happens After The Transfer?

Here are some important considerations to bear in mind:

The domain’s renewal date remains unaltered.
Any current DNS records are removed during the transfer.
Only the domain is transferred, not the entire hosting plan.
You may need to modify DNS, email, and hosting if necessary.

After Initiate check your gmail and confirm the transfer

Tips for a Smooth Transfer.

Before proceeding with the transfer, make a backup of all website files and DNS settings.
Inform the recipient to check their email for updates.
Avoid making any modifications to the WHOIS information during the process.
Ensure that both parties are responsive to facilitate

Conclusion

Transferring a domain between two Hostinger accounts is a simple process when done correctly. By contacting support and planning ahead of time, you can ensure that the transfer goes successfully with no downtime or data loss.

Have questions or need help with DNS after the transfer? Leave them in the comments!