Transferring a domain from GoDaddy to Cloudflare Registrar is a straightforward process. The transfer moves the domain registration to Cloudflare; it does not require you to change your website hosting.
This guide focuses only on the domain transfer process.
What Is a Domain Transfer?
A domain transfer means changing the company responsible for registering and managing your domain.
For example:
GoDaddy → Domain Registration
After:
Cloudflare → Domain Registration
The domain name itself remains the same.
For example:
www.cxoworlds.com
remains:
cxoworlds.com
Only the registrar changes.
Step 1: Log in to GoDaddy
Open:
Domain Portfolio
Find the domain you want to transfer.
For example:
cxoworlds.com
Step 2: Open Domain Settings
Look for the Transfer section.
Select:
Transfer to Another Registrar
GoDaddy provides the transfer authorization code through this process.
Step 3: Unlock Your Domain
Look for the domain lock/transfer lock setting.
It should indicate that the domain is unlocked.
For example:
Domain Lock: OFF
If the domain is locked, disable the lock.
GoDaddy notes that an unlocked domain is required for a transfer. GoDaddy Transfer a domain away from GoDaddy
Step 4: Get the Authorization Code
In GoDaddy's transfer section, continue with the transfer process.
Look for the option to obtain the:
Authorization Code
It may also be called:
- EPP Code
- Transfer Code
- Auth Code
GoDaddy provides this code for transferring the domain to another registrar. GoDaddy — Get the authorization code for my domain
Important
- Keep the authorization code private.
- You will need it when starting the transfer at Cloudflare.
Step 5: Log in to Cloudflare
Open:
Domain Registration → Transfer Domains
Select the option to transfer an existing domain.
Step 6: Enter Your Domain
For example:
cxoworlds.com
Cloudflare will check whether the domain is eligible for transfer.
Step 7: Enter the Authorization Code
Paste the code into the appropriate field.
Then continue.
Cloudflare requires the authorization code to initiate the registrar transfer. Cloudflare — Transfer your domain to Cloudflare Registrar
Step 8: Review the Transfer Price
Cloudflare will show the transfer cost.
For example, your checkout may show:
- Domain: cxoworlds.com
- Transfer period: 1 year
- Price: $10.46
Review the order carefully.
The displayed price may be before applicable taxes depending on your billing location.
Step 9: Understand the 1-Year Extension
For most .com transfers, the transfer includes an additional one year of registration.
For example:
- Current expiration:
- September 2027
After a successful transfer, it would normally become approximately:
September 2028
There are some registry exceptions, such as certain recent-renewal situations, so verify the final expiration date after the transfer.
Step 10: Confirm Your Contact Information
Cloudflare will ask you to review your domain registration information.
Check:
- Registrant name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
Make sure the information is accurate.
Step 11: Complete Payment
Review the order and complete the payment.
For example:
cxoworlds.com
Transfer:
1 year
Transfer price:
$10.46
Total:
$10.46 + applicable tax
Your actual amount depends on the price shown in your Cloudflare checkout.
Step 12: Confirm the Transfer
You can monitor the status from your Cloudflare dashboard.
Depending on the registrar and domain extension, the transfer can take several days.
Step 13: Approve the Transfer if Required
Follow the instructions if an approval is requested.
You may also be able to approve/release the transfer from GoDaddy, depending on the current transfer process.
Step 14: Wait for Completion
The domain remains registered with GoDaddy until the transfer completes.
Once completed, Cloudflare becomes the registrar.
Your final registration arrangement will be:
Before
GoDaddy
↓
cxoworlds.com
After
Cloudflare Registrar
↓
cxoworlds.com
Step 15: Verify the Transfer
After the transfer is completed, open the domain registration information in Cloudflare.
Verify:
- Domain: cxoworlds.com
- Registrar: Cloudflare
- Status: Active
- Expiration: Updated
Also verify that the expected additional registration year has been applied.
GoDaddy → Cloudflare Transfer Checklist
Step Action
- Log in to GoDaddy
- Open Domain Portfolio
- Select your domain
- Open Domain Settings
- Go to Transfer
- Unlock the domain
- Get the Authorization/EPP code
- Log in to Cloudflare
- Open Domain Registration → Transfer Domains
- Enter the domain
- Enter the EPP/Auth code
- Review transfer price
- Confirm contact information
- Pay the transfer fee
- Approve the transfer if requested
- Wait for completion
- Verify the new registrar and expiration date
Important
This process is only for transferring the domain registration.
You don't need to move your website, hosting, Blogger content, or other website services as part of the registrar transfer. Your domain registration simply changes from GoDaddy → Cloudflare Registrar.
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