How to transfer your .ie domain away from Web60

This article explains how to transfer your .ie domain name from Web60 to another domain registrar.

Before you start

Make sure you know which registrar you are transferring the domain to and that you have an account set up with them. You will also need access to the email address registered with IEDR (the .ie Domain Registry) for your domain, as IEDR will send a transfer approval notification to that address.

Step 1: Remove the transfer lock

1. Log in to the Web60 portal.
2. Go to Domain then Domain Settings.
3. Find the transfer lock setting and disable it.

The transfer lock prevents unauthorised transfers. You need to remove it before a transfer can proceed.

Step 2: Request your authorisation code

From the same Domain Settings page:

1. Click Request Authorisation Code (also called an EPP code or auth code).
2. The code is sent to the email address registered with IEDR for your domain.
3. This usually arrives within 24 hours.

Keep this code safe. You will need to give it to your new registrar.

Step 3: Disable auto-renew at Web60

Before initiating the transfer, disable auto-renew for your domain in the Web60 portal. This prevents Web60 from renewing and charging for the domain while the transfer is in progress.

Go to Billing then Your Plans and turn off the auto-renew toggle for the domain.

Step 4: Initiate the transfer at your new registrar

1. Log in to your new domain registrar.
2. Start a .ie domain transfer (the exact steps vary by registrar).
3. Enter your domain name and the authorisation code you received.
4. Complete any payment required by the new registrar.

Step 5: Approve the IEDR transfer notification

IEDR will send an email to the registered domain contact asking you to approve or reject the transfer. Check your inbox (and spam folder) and approve the transfer.

What to expect

The full transfer process typically takes 5 to 7 business days. During this time:

• Your website continues to work normally.
• Your email continues to work normally.
• DNS records remain active and unchanged.

Once the transfer is complete, you manage the domain entirely through your new registrar. DNS records will need to be configured at the new registrar if you change nameservers.

FAQ

Q: How long does a .ie domain transfer take?

A: A .ie domain transfer typically takes 5 to 7 business days from the time you initiate the transfer at your new registrar.

Q: Will my website go down during the transfer?

A: No. Your website and email continue to work throughout the transfer process. DNS records remain active during the transfer.

Q: What is an EPP or authorisation code?

A: An EPP code (also called an auth code or authorisation code) is a unique password assigned to your domain. The new registrar needs this code to prove you authorised the transfer.