Quick answer
How do I transfer a .shop domain?
A .shop transfer to TransferOffshore uses the auth code from your current registrar. GMO Registry adds one year, and the losing registrar has 5 days to answer. Keep your nameservers so checkout, payment and email records stay live during the move. As of 19 October 2026, the .shop transfer costs $33.99, billed once, paid in crypto.
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.shop transfer facts
| Registry | GMO Registry, Inc. |
|---|---|
| How the domain moves | EPP auth code |
| Year added by the transfer | Yes, +1 year |
| Code validity | Registrar-defined today; 14 days with the future TAC |
| Lock after registration | Not stated in registrar notes; ICANN allows 60 days |
| Typical time | Up to 5 days |
| WHOIS privacy | Free |
.shop price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .shop | $33.99 | $33.99 | $33.99 | Free | None |
What happens when a .shop domain changes registrar?
A .shop domain usually carries a live store. The transfer itself is quiet, but the store depends on DNS records that are easy to forget.
GMO Registry runs .shop under ICANN contract. Its transfers follow the standard gTLD path: auth code, five days for the losing registrar, one extra year at completion. The registrar notes we read give no registry lock after registration. ICANN still allows registrars to refuse within 60 days.
Before you move, list what the shop relies on:
- the A or CNAME record of the storefront platform;
- TXT records for payment providers and email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC);
- MX records for order emails.
All of these live in the DNS zone. They stay if the nameservers stay, which is what our form does by default. If the old registrar hosted that zone, copy it to a DNS host first.
What should you check before moving a .shop domain?
- Export the DNS zone, including the TXT records your payment provider needs.
- Pick a quiet sales day for the transfer.
- Check that the domain has no pending dispute; store names attract trademark complaints.
- Keep order email working: confirm where MX points.
What does a .shop transfer cost?
$33.99 for the .shop transfer, then $33.99/year to renew (all prices). The year GMO Registry adds is included in that price.
Who uses .shop domains?
Online stores, product brands and marketplaces use .shop. Tip: you do not need to tell your storefront platform anything. A registrar transfer requires no change on its side, as long as DNS stays the same.
.shop transfer questions
Will my .shop checkout keep working?
Yes, if the DNS records stay in place. The storefront, payment and mail records live in your DNS zone, not at the registrar. TransferOffshore keeps the current nameservers by default, so customers see no change.
Does a .shop transfer add a year?
Yes. .shop is a gTLD, and GMO Registry adds one year to the expiry date at transfer, as ICANN's Transfer Policy provides. The total term cannot exceed 10 years.
Is there a lock on a new .shop domain?
The registrar notes we checked do not list a registry lock for .shop. Your current registrar may still refuse a transfer during the first 60 days, as ICANN permits. Ask it if your domain is recent.
Sources for .shop (3)
- Transfer Policy (updated 21 February 2024) — ICANN (2026-10-19)
- .shop registry rules — CentralNic Reseller (2026-10-19)
- Root zone record for .shop — IANA (2026-10-19)