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How do I transfer a .top domain?
To transfer a .top, unlock it, get its auth code and submit both at TransferOffshore. One year is added at completion, and the losing registrar has 5 days. Registrar notes list a 60-day lock after registration and another after each transfer. As of 19 October 2026, the .top transfer costs $8.49, billed once, paid in crypto.
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.top transfer facts
| Registry | Hong Kong Zhongze International Limited (.top Registry) |
|---|---|
| How the domain moves | EPP auth code |
| Year added by the transfer | Yes, one year |
| Code validity | Registrar-defined |
| Lock after registration | 60 days after registration and 60 days after a transfer |
| Typical time | Up to 5 days |
| WHOIS privacy | Free |
.top price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .top | $8.49 | $8.49 | $8.49 | Free | None |
What happens when a .top domain changes registrar?
.top sells in very large volumes at low first-year prices. Many owners hold it in batches, bought together and moved together. That is where its transfer rules bite.
The procedure is the gTLD standard, with one extra point. Registrar notes list a 60-day lock after a transfer, not only after registration. A .top that moved in the last two months has to wait, even if it is years old.
Once the request is in, the losing registrar has five calendar days. One year is added at completion, within the 10-year cap.
For batches, the useful fields are the creation date and the date of the last transfer. Sort your list by both before you request the codes. Names under either lock will fail and show the reason in My domains.
If you send email from a .top, keep the SPF, DKIM and DMARC records. They stay in place during the transfer when the nameservers stay.
What should you check before moving a .top domain?
- Check both lock dates: creation and last transfer.
- Many .top names were bought in bulk; confirm each one sits in your account, not a reseller's.
- Paste them as a list, one domain and code per line.
- Keep email authentication records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) in place.
What does a .top transfer cost?
$8.49 for the .top transfer, then $8.49/year to renew (all prices). The year added at transfer is included.
Who uses .top domains?
Low-cost projects, test sites and large name portfolios use .top. Tip: if you hold dozens of .top names, group them by expiry date and send up to 20 per request, the earliest expiry first.
.top transfer questions
Why can't I transfer a .top I received last month?
Registrar notes list a 60-day lock after a .top transfer, not only after a new registration. A domain moved into your account last month must wait until 60 days have passed. The status in RDAP or at your registrar shows the lock.
Does a .top transfer change my expiry date?
Yes, it moves one year later, as for other gTLDs under ICANN rules. The total term cannot pass 10 years. Time you already paid at the old registrar is kept.
How many .top domains can I transfer at once?
Up to 20 per request, each with its own auth code. Paste them as a list with one domain and code per line. Send larger portfolios in several requests. See bulk domain transfer.
Sources for .top (3)
- Transfer Policy (updated 21 February 2024) — ICANN (2026-10-19)
- .top registry rules — CentralNic Reseller (2026-10-19)
- Root zone record for .top — IANA (2026-10-19)