Quick answer
How do I transfer a domain from Gandi?
To transfer a domain from Gandi, open Domain > your domain > Transfer out, switch off Transfer lock enabled and copy the key into TransferOffshore. As of October 2026, Gandi emails the owner within 24 hours; clicking its link approves the move, otherwise it is accepted after 5 days. Gandi Mail stops at once.
Gandi transfer-out facts
| Where the code is | On screen in the "Transfer out" tab: "Copy" or "Generate a new key" (owner or admin contact only) |
|---|---|
| Approve early | Click the link in the "[GANDI] IMPORTANT: Transfer of …" email; otherwise accepted after 5 days |
| Transfer locks | Generally 60 days after registration or transfer; most two-letter ccTLDs have no lock |
| Contact-change lock opt-out | Unverified |
| Specific holds | Reseller-managed domains must go through the reseller |
| DNS and email impact | Gandi Mail stops at once, mail data deleted 7 days later; LiveDNS and web forwarding not stated |
| Crypto at Gandi | BTC, ETH and BCH via BitPay, BitPay ID required (Gandi docs, read 19 Oct 2026) |
| .com at Gandi | $11.00 transfer, $38.38 renewal (Gandi's US price page, before tax, 19 Oct 2026) |
| .com at TransferOffshore | $12.49 to transfer, one year added; $12.49 to renew |
The Gandi Transfer out tab, in order
Open the domain
Click "Domain" in the left menu, then the name.
Choose Transfer out
Open the "Transfer out" tab of that domain.
Release the lock
Click the toggle beside "Transfer lock enabled". Most two-letter ccTLDs have no lock to release.
Copy or regenerate the key
Use "Copy", or "Generate a new key" for a fresh one. Only the owner or admin contact sees it.
Click the email link
Within 24 hours Gandi emails the owner. Its link approves the transfer and ends the wait.
What happens to Gandi Mail when the domain leaves?
It stops immediately. Gandi's FAQ says hosted mail ends right after the transfer, and the mail data is deleted seven days later.
Export your mailboxes before you approve, then set new MX records at your DNS host. Gandi does not say what happens to LiveDNS or web forwarding, so copy those settings as well.
Who can see the Gandi transfer key?
Only the owner, the admin contact, or a user with the same permission. If someone else runs your Gandi organization, ask them to copy the key or grant you the right.
Domains handled by a Gandi reseller are a separate case. Gandi says their transfer must go through that reseller, not through your own Gandi account.
What do you do on TransferOffshore with the code?
Paste the name and its code in the transfer form: one row per domain, up to 20 rows per request. Your current nameservers are kept by default. A .com transfer costs $12.49 and adds one year (all prices). You pay from a crypto balance, with no ID. By ICANN rules, a registrar must hand over the code within 5 calendar days. It cannot hold the code back over a payment dispute (auth code guide).
Gandi transfer questions
What does Gandi's transfer email look like?
Its subject reads "[GANDI] IMPORTANT: Transfer of EXAMPLE.COM to another registrar", with your domain in capitals. Gandi sends it to the owner within 24 hours of the request. The link inside approves the transfer at once; if you ignore it, the transfer is accepted after 5 days.
Does Gandi accept crypto?
Yes: BTC, ETH and BCH through BitPay, which requires a BitPay ID, per Gandi's documentation read on 19 October 2026. Gandi uses it for domain operations and prepaid top-ups. TransferOffshore takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC into a prepaid balance, with no ID document and no payment-processor account.
Is the Gandi .com renewal really $38.38?
Yes, on 19 October 2026: Gandi's US price page showed $11.00 to transfer a .com and $38.38 a year to renew it, before tax, with a lower rate for multi-year renewals. Its French page showed €11.00 and €31.98, before VAT. At TransferOffshore, transfer and renewal cost the same, as shown on the price list.
Sources (read 19 October 2026) (5)
- Frequent Questions: Domain Transfers docs.gandi.net/en/domain_names/faq/transfers.html — Gandi (2026-10-19)
- Transfer a domain to another registrar docs.gandi.net/en/domain_names/transfer_out/index.html — Gandi (2026-10-19)
- How to Pay Using Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Bitcoin Cash docs.gandi.net/en/billing/means_of_payment/bitcoin.html — Gandi (2026-10-19)
- Gandi .com prices (United States, before tax) gandi.net/en-US/domain/tld/com — Gandi (2026-10-19)
- Transfer Policy — ICANN (2026-10-19)
Guides for nearby registrars
All 18 guides: transfer from your current registrar. Side by side: the Registrar Transfer-Out Index.
Move your Gandi domain
.com transfer $12.49 · nameservers kept · no ID · paid in crypto