Seamless Domain Transfer — Free WHOIS Privacy Included
Transfer Your Domain to HostGuru Kenya
Move your domain to HostGuru and get free WHOIS privacy, free DNS management, 24/7 Kenyan support, and M-Pesa payments from day one. Most transfers complete in under 24 hours — with zero downtime.
Transfer in < 24 Hours
Zero Downtime
Free WHOIS Privacy
M-Pesa Accepted
Expert Kenyan Support
Start Your Domain Transfer
Enter your domain name and EPP / auth code to begin the transfer process.
Don't have your EPP code yet? WhatsApp us — we'll guide you.
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.co.ke
mybusiness
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.com
kenyashop
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.ke
brand
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.org
ngo-kenya
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.net
techstartup
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Transfer Process
How Domain Transfer Works — 5 Steps
The transfer process is straightforward. Follow these steps and your domain will be with HostGuru within 24 hours.
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Get Your EPP Code
Log in to your current registrar and request the EPP/auth code. Also unlock your domain (disable the registrar lock / domain protection).
2
Submit Transfer Request
Enter your domain and EPP code in the form above. Pay the transfer fee with M-Pesa or card. We immediately submit the transfer to the registry.
3
Approve via Email
A transfer confirmation email is sent to the domain's registrant email address. Click Approve to authorise the move to HostGuru.
4
Current Registrar Releases
Your current registrar has up to 5 days to release the domain. The majority of transfers complete within 24 hours automatically.
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Transfer Complete
Your domain is now with HostGuru. WHOIS privacy, DNS management, and email forwarding are activated immediately at no extra charge.
Transfer Pricing
Domain Transfer Prices
Transfer fees are equal to one year's renewal. Your domain expiry is extended by 1 year upon successful transfer.
| Extension | Transfer Price | Renewal After | What's Included | |
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.co.ke
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KES 1,500/yr | KES 1,500/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .co.ke |
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.ke
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KES 3,500/yr | KES 3,500/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .ke |
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.or.ke
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KES 1,500/yr | KES 1,500/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .or.ke |
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.ac.ke
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KES 1,500/yr | KES 1,500/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .ac.ke |
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.com
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KES 1,864/yr | KES 1,864/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .com |
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.net
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KES 2,253/yr | KES 2,253/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .net |
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.org
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KES 2,128/yr | KES 2,128/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .org |
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.biz
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KES 3,450/yr | KES 3,450/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .biz |
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.shop
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KES 5,735/yr | KES 5,735/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .shop |
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.info
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KES 4,025/yr | KES 4,025/yr | Free WHOIS Privacy + DNS Management + Email Forwarding | Transfer .info |
Transfer fees are based on live WHMCS pricing. All transfers include a free 1-year extension of your domain expiry. Prices may vary — always check current rates at checkout.
Benefits
Why Transfer Your Domain to HostGuru?
Moving your domain to HostGuru gives you better value, local support, and tools your current registrar likely charges extra for.
Free WHOIS Privacy
Your personal details hidden from the public WHOIS database. Most other registrars charge KES 600–800/yr for this. At HostGuru it is included free — always.
M-Pesa & Local Payments
Renew your domain every year with M-Pesa. No need for an international Visa card or a foreign bank account. Set up auto-renew with your saved M-Pesa number.
24/7 Kenyan Support
Call or WhatsApp our Nairobi-based support team any time of day or night. We are real people, not chatbots. We'll help you through every step of the transfer process.
Free DNS Management
Full DNS control from your WHMCS client area — A, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS and SRV records. Unlimited records. Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC for your business email.
Domain Theft Protection
Your domain is locked immediately after transfer. No one can move it without your explicit approval. Unlock and re-lock in one click from your client area dashboard.
KENIC Accredited
HostGuru is an authorised KENIC registrar for .co.ke, .ke and related ccTLD extensions. Your domain is in safe, officially recognised hands.
Important Information
What to Know Before Transferring
Read these points before initiating your transfer to ensure a smooth, fast experience.
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60-Day Lock Rule
Domains registered or transferred within the last 60 days cannot be transferred again (ICANN policy). Wait 60 days from your last registration or transfer date.
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Unlock Your Domain
Log in to your current registrar and remove the registrar lock (also called domain protection or domain lock). The domain must be unlocked for transfer to proceed.
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Get Your EPP Code
Your current registrar will provide an EPP (auth/authorisation) code. This is a password that proves you authorise the transfer. Request it from your registrar dashboard or support.
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Registrant Email Access
The transfer approval email goes to the registrant email address on the domain. Make sure you have access to that email inbox before starting. Update it at your registrar if needed.
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.co.ke Transfers
Kenyan domains may follow KENIC-specific procedures. Contact our support team via WhatsApp and we will guide you through the .co.ke transfer process step by step.
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Transfer Extends Expiry
A successful domain transfer adds 1 year to your current expiry date. This is included in the transfer fee — so you always gain time, never lose it.
Before & After
Your Domain, Before and After Transferring
See what changes — and what gets better — when you move your domain to HostGuru.
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Before — With Your Current Registrar
WHOIS Privacy
Paid extra — KES 600–800/yr
DNS Management
Limited records or paid plan required
Email Forwarding
Not included or paid add-on
Flexible Payment
Not supported — USD/credit card only
Support
Email ticket, days to respond
Renewal Reminders
Often only 14 days notice
Domain Lock
Manual — easy to forget
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After — With HostGuru
WHOIS Privacy
✅ Free — always included
DNS Management
✅ Full, unlimited, free
Email Forwarding
✅ Free catch-all & alias rules
Flexible Payment
✅ Full M-Pesa support
Support
✅ 24/7 Phone + WhatsApp — real people
Renewal Reminders
✅ 60 / 30 / 14 / 7 days notice
Domain Lock
✅ Auto-locked from day one
FAQ
Domain Transfer Questions
Most domain transfers complete within 24 hours, though they can take up to 5 days. The timeline depends on how quickly your current registrar releases the domain. If you approve the transfer confirmation email immediately, the process is usually much faster.
No. Your website and email continue to work throughout the transfer. DNS records stay the same — only the administrative ownership of the domain moves. There is zero downtime during a standard domain transfer.
An EPP code (also called an auth code or transfer code) is a security password that authorises your domain to be moved to a different registrar. Log in to your current registrar's control panel and look for "Transfer Domain", "Get EPP Code", or "Auth Code". If you can't find it, contact their support team.
The transfer fee is equal to one year's renewal price. For example, transferring a .co.ke domain costs KES 1,200 — and your domain expiry is extended by 1 year as part of the transfer, so you effectively get a free year renewal included. See the pricing table above for all TLD prices.
Yes. HostGuru is a KENIC-accredited registrar and can accept .co.ke, .ke, .or.ke, .ac.ke and related Kenyan domain transfers. The process for .co.ke transfers may follow KENIC-specific procedures. Contact our team on WhatsApp and we will guide you through the process.
Your DNS records are not changed during a transfer. HostGuru copies your current DNS configuration automatically. Your website and email continue pointing to the same servers. After the transfer completes, you can manage your DNS from your HostGuru client area — or migrate to HostGuru hosting if you choose.
It depends. If your domain is in the redemption grace period (typically up to 30 days after expiry), you may first need to renew it at your current registrar before initiating a transfer. Contact our team on WhatsApp and we'll assess the situation and guide you on the best course of action.
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Domain transfer — what to expect
