Transfer or Register Domains With DNSimple
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To get a domain into DNSimple, register a new one or transfer one you already own from another registrar. If you want to keep the registration where it is, you can use DNSimple for DNS only.
1. Register or transfer a domain
Register a new domain
If you do not own a domain name yet, register one before you connect it to your website or email. Follow the steps in Register a Domain.
You can choose from hundreds of top-level domains (TLDs) at DNSimple. Find yours on the TLD pricing page.
Transfer a domain you already own
If you already own a domain name and want DNSimple to manage its registration, transfer it from your current registrar.
Transfer a domain to DNSimple
- Read Prepare a Domain Transfer to Avoid Downtime to get the domain ready.
- Follow Transfer a Domain to DNSimple.
To keep your website and email working during the transfer, see how to transfer a domain without downtime.
Use DNSimple for DNS only
You can also keep the domain registered at your current registrar and use DNSimple for DNS only. See Delegate a Domain from Another Registrar to DNSimple.
2. Check a domain’s transfer status
After you start a transfer, the domain shows in the list. Click the domain to open its page, which shows the transfer status.
Have more questions?
If you have any questions about registering or transferring domains, contact support, and we’ll be happy to help. You can also read more about domain registration at DNSimple.