How to Upload a DNS Zone File During Domain Transfer

TABLE OF CONTENTSOverviewHow to Export Zone Files from RegistrarsGoDaddyCloudflareNamecheapIONOSOverviewWhen transferring your domain, it's critical to ensure that your DNS…

Overview

When transferring your domain, it's critical to ensure that your DNS records are preserved. One of the most accurate ways to do this is by uploading a DNS Zone File exported from your current registrar. This file contains all your domain’s DNS entries including A, CNAME, TXT, MX, and other record types which are essential for keeping your website, email, and other services running smoothly after the transfer.

How to Export Zone

Files from RegistrarsGoDaddyLearn about how to upload zone files from GoDaddy HERE. CloudflareLearn about how to upload zone files from Cloudflare HERE. NamecheapCurrently, Namecheap does not offer a downloadable zone file, so you may need to recreate the records manually or reach out to support to access the records. Link to manually extract the records HERE.

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