Domain Transfer Singapore
Move your domain management to QUAPE with local assistance. Plan authorisation, DNS continuity and renewals before starting your transfer.
Transfer Your Domain Without Changing Your Website or Email
A registrar transfer moves the management of your domain to QUAPE; it does not move your website or email hosting. Before starting, unlock the domain, confirm that the registrant email address works and obtain the EPP/AuthInfo code from your current registrar. Keep the existing nameservers unchanged to maintain DNS continuity. Generic domains may be subject to ICANN transfer locks, while .sg transfers use a password and approval process defined by SGNIC. Our team can guide you through the correct process for your extension.
We support transfers for popular extensions including .com, .net, .org, .asia, .sg and .com.sg. The applicable transfer fee and any included renewal term are confirmed before checkout.
.com
Get more trust with .com
SGD 20 / yr
.net
For your tech company
SGD 20 / yr
.org
For your organisation
SGD 20 / yr
.asia
asia domain
SGD 30 / yr
Prepare for a smooth domain transfer
Moving your registrar is separate from migrating your website or email.
Check eligibility
Review any transfer lock, expiry date and extension-specific conditions with your existing registrar.
Prepare authorisation
Confirm the registrant contact details and obtain an EPP or authorisation code where required. Submit codes only through the secure order process.
Preserve your DNS
Record current nameservers and DNS settings. Check whether your existing DNS service will continue after the transfer.
Local support from request to completion
Agree the transfer fee, expected timing and any separate hosting changes before you begin.
Submit the request
Use the transfer order and approve any required authorisation messages.
Track the transfer
Watch for registrar or registry requests. Timing depends on the extension, eligibility and approval process.
Check your services
Confirm domain management, renewals and DNS once complete. Test your website and email if records have changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Review the most common transfer requirements, timelines and continuity questions before you begin.
How do I transfer my domain to QUAPE?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, confirm that the registrant email address is accessible and request the EPP/AuthInfo code. Then start a transfer order with QUAPE, enter the domain and code, and approve any confirmation request. Registry-specific extensions such as .sg use their own transfer-password and approval process.
How long does a domain transfer take?
Many generic-domain transfers complete within five to seven days, although approval by the current registrar can shorten the process. SGNIC states that a .sg registrar transfer is automatically approved after seven days if the current registrar takes no explicit action. Actual timing depends on the extension, registry and transfer status.
Will my website or email go down during the transfer?
A registrar transfer does not move your hosting. Your website and email should continue operating when the existing nameservers and DNS records remain unchanged. Check those settings before the transfer and avoid changing DNS at the same time unless a planned migration requires it.
What must I prepare before transferring a domain?
Prepare the domain name, access to the registrant email address and the EPP/AuthInfo code supplied by the current registrar. The domain must be unlocked and eligible for transfer. Generic domains may be blocked during the first 60 days after registration, a previous transfer or certain registrant-detail changes. A .sg transfer uses a domain transfer password from the current registrar.
Does transferring renew my domain registration?
Many generic top-level domain transfers include a one-year extension, but registry rules and exceptions vary by extension. .sg transfers follow SGNIC’s separate rules. QUAPE will show or confirm the applicable renewal term and transfer fee before you submit the order.
Can I transfer a .sg or .com.sg domain to QUAPE?
Yes. QUAPE can assist with .sg and .com.sg registrar transfers. Obtain the domain transfer password from the current registrar; the incoming registrar then submits the transfer request to SGNIC. The current registrar can approve or reject it, and SGNIC may auto-approve the request after seven days if no explicit action is taken.
How much does a domain transfer cost?
The transfer fee depends on the domain extension and its registry rules. Some transfers include a registration extension while others do not. The applicable amount and renewal term are displayed during checkout or confirmed by QUAPE before you proceed.
Why should I transfer my domain to QUAPE?
Transferring to QUAPE lets you manage domains, DNS, hosting and renewals with one Singapore-based provider. Your team gets a clearer support path and local assistance when a transfer, DNS change or renewal needs attention.