If you already own a domain name with a different provider and want us to handle the renewal for you, you can transfer it to Lodgify. The domain renewal costs are included if you have a yearly or bi-yearly Lodgify subscription, so you get the great benefit of having one domain hosted by Lodgify for free.
To do so, follow these steps:
- Log into your domain provider account or contact their support team to get the Transfer Authorization Code (AUTH code).
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Contact us to request a transfer of the domain from your external domain host to the Lodgify host. Please provide your domain name, an email address that doesn't end in @yourdomain.com, the Transfer Authorization Code, and the name of your current domain host in the message. Our team will get in touch with your current domain host directly and request approval for the domain transfer.
💡 Note: If your domain name ends in .co.uk, simply give your external provider our IPS tag: PDR-IN.
💡 Important: This process could take up to 5 days to be completed, and the website may experience some downtime period. Also, if you have just registered this domain less than 60 days ago, you are not allowed to transfer it yet. You'll need to wait until the 60-day mark has passed. In the meantime, you can simply connect the domain to your website.
💡 Notes:
- Only one domain per account can be hosted on Lodgify.
- Once you have a custom domain connected to your website, verify the ownership of your website in the Google Search Console which allows you to monitor and maintain your website's presence and optimize its performance in the Google search listings.