Overview
This article provides information about transferring a domain registration.
Background
A domain registration establishes ownership of your website's name and can be purchased from any provider. You can host your site with the same company or use a different one by updating its DNS records.
The articles below explain how to transfer your registration to, away from, and between DreamHost accounts:
Transfer failures
Domain registration transfers can sometimes fail to complete. Review this article for some common reasons for these failures and how to resolve them.
ICANN transfer policy
ICANN policy states that if you change any of the WHOIS information, it is then locked for 60 days, preventing any transfers. However, you can opt-out of this restriction in the DreamHost panel. See this article for more details.