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How do I transfer a .to domain?
A .to transfer to TransferOffshore uses an auth code of 16 to 48 characters from your current registrar. Registrar notes give about 5 days and a 60-day lock after registration. We sell .to only with Domain protection, which the form applies automatically. As of 19 October 2026, the .to transfer costs $86.99, billed once, paid in crypto.
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.to transfer facts
| Registry | Tonic, for the Kingdom of Tonga |
|---|---|
| How the domain moves | Auth code of 16 to 48 characters |
| Year added by the transfer | Yes (years not stated) |
| Code validity | Not published |
| Lock after registration | 60 days after registration |
| Typical time | About 5 days |
| WHOIS privacy | Our details, not yours |
.to price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .to With Domain protection | $86.99 | $86.99 | $86.99 | Our details, not yours | None |
With Domain protection: this extension is sold only with Domain protection, because its registry needs a name and address; the registry and WHOIS show DomaineGoat LLC, never you. The price shown includes the $29/year for it.
What happens when a .to domain changes registrar?
Tonga's .to is famous for short links and domain hacks. Tonic, its registry, keeps a light set of rules, and some of them are unusual.
- No public WHOIS. The registry runs no public WHOIS database, according to our extension data.
- No DNSSEC. Our extension data lists no DNSSEC support for .to, so there is no DS record to carry over.
- Content rules. Spam and some vulgar words are prohibited by the registry.
For the transfer itself, registrar notes describe an auth code of 16 to 48 characters and a renewal on transfer. They also list a 60-day registry lock after registration and completion after about five days.
Some sources mention a two-year minimum term for .to. We could not verify it, so ask support about the term before you pay.
We sell .to only with Domain protection. DomaineGoat LLC becomes the holder of record, and the transfer and the change of registrant go in the same order.
What should you check before moving a .to domain?
- Copy the full code; long codes are easy to cut.
- Wait 60 days after registration.
- Short-link services often rely on many redirects; keep the nameservers so they stay live.
- Ask support about the registration term before you pay.
What does a .to transfer cost?
$86.99 for the .to transfer, then $86.99/year to renew (all prices). That total is the .to price plus Domain protection at $29 a year.
Who uses .to domains?
Short-link services, domain hacks, emoji domains and media sites use .to. Tip: if the .to runs a link shortener, test a few old links right after the transfer completes. They should all still resolve.
.to transfer questions
Does .to support DNSSEC?
Our extension data lists no DNSSEC support for .to. There is no DS record to move, so the transfer has no DNSSEC step. The rest of your DNS stays as it is when the nameservers are kept.
How long does a .to transfer take?
About 5 days, according to registrar notes, with approval at the end of that period if the current registrar does not answer. Meanwhile, links and redirects keep working because the nameservers do not change.
Is there a minimum term for .to?
Some sources mention a two-year minimum, but we could not verify it. Our extension data lists 1 to 10 years. Ask support about the term for your .to before you pay.
Sources for .to (2)
- .to registry rules — CentralNic Reseller (2026-10-19)
- Root zone record for .to — IANA (2026-10-19)