Quick answer
How do I transfer a .xyz domain?
To transfer a .xyz, unlock it at the current registrar, get the auth code, and enter both at TransferOffshore. XYZ.COM LLC runs the registry and adds one year. The losing registrar answers within 5 days. Premium .xyz names need a price check first. As of 19 October 2026, the .xyz transfer costs $12.49, billed once and paid in crypto.
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.xyz transfer facts
| Registry | XYZ.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| How the domain moves | EPP auth code |
| Year added by the transfer | Yes, +1 year |
| Code validity | Registrar-defined today; 14 days once the adopted TAC rules apply |
| Lock after registration | 60 days at the registry (registrar notes) |
| Typical time | Up to 5 days |
| WHOIS privacy | Free |
.xyz price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .xyz | $12.49 | $12.49 | $12.49 | Free | None |
What happens when a .xyz domain changes registrar?
Most .xyz transfers are routine. The gTLD rules apply: auth code, five calendar days for the losing registrar, and one more year on the expiry date.
The exception is premium names. XYZ.COM prices some short or popular names separately, and that price can apply to renewals and transfers too. Our transfer price on this page is for standard names. If your .xyz cost far more than usual to register or renew, ask support before you pay.
The other common problem is age. Many .xyz names are bought in a promotion and moved soon after. Registrar notes list a 60-day registry lock after registration, so a name bought last month must wait.
Once the transfer completes, nothing changes for visitors. The domain keeps its nameservers, so web3 gateways, redirects and DNS records keep working.
What should you check before moving a .xyz domain?
- Compare your last renewal price with the standard one. A much higher price means a premium name.
- Count 60 days from the creation date and from any previous transfer.
- If the domain came from a promotion, check that it is paid and not on registrar hold.
- Export the DNS records if the old registrar hosts them.
What does a .xyz transfer cost?
$12.49 for the .xyz transfer, then $12.49/year to renew (all prices). For a standard name, the year XYZ.COM adds is in that price. Premium .xyz names follow the registry's own price; ask support before you order one.
Who uses .xyz domains?
Side projects, web3 and crypto projects, and short brand names use .xyz. Tip: names bought together in one promotion usually reach day 61 together. Paste them in one request of up to 20 lines.
.xyz transfer questions
Can I transfer a premium .xyz name?
Usually yes, but the registry premium price may apply to the transfer year. Our listed .xyz price is for standard names. Ask support about that name before you pay.
Why is my new .xyz locked?
Registrar notes list a 60-day registry lock after a .xyz registration. ICANN's Transfer Policy also lets registrars refuse transfers in that window. Wait until day 61, then request the auth code.
Does a .xyz transfer change the renewal date?
Yes, the expiry moves one year later. A .xyz expiring in June 2027 will expire in June 2028 after the transfer. Time already paid is kept, up to the 10-year maximum.
Sources for .xyz (3)
- Transfer Policy (updated 21 February 2024) — ICANN (2026-10-19)
- .xyz registry rules — CentralNic Reseller (2026-10-19)
- Root zone record for .xyz — IANA (2026-10-19)