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Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare

Easily transfer your domain from GHL Customer Care to Cloudflare. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to complete the transfer smoothly.

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  1. Prerequisites
  2. Prepare to Transfer
  3. Transfer
  4. “Invalid Nameservers” Status

This article outlines the steps required to transfer a domain to a different Cloudflare account. It consists of a pre-requisite, preparation steps, and the transfer process.

Transferring a domain to a different registrar? See Transfer a Domain Out of GHL Customer Care for details. This article only applied to Cloudflare.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Prerequisites

A Cloudflare account where domains has to be transferred should exist and you should have access to it.

Prepare to Transfer

Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan

  1. Login to your Cloudflare account where you want to transfer your domain.
  2. Click + Add then select Connect a domain.
    Step 2 of 6: Click + Add then select Connect a domain What this shows Step 2 of 6: Click + Add then select Connect a domain. What this shows Shows what to choose for step 2 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". At this point in the walkthrough you click + Add then select Connect a domain. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. The next step is to enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue. Step 2 of 6Image 1 of 10 What to chooseClick + Add then select Connect a domain.
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    Next stepEnter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue.
    All 6 steps in this procedure
    1. Login to your Cloudflare account where you want to transfer your domain.
    2. Click + Add then select Connect a domain. this image
    3. Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue.
    4. Select the Free plan or a Paid plan.
    5. Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here:
    6. If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step.
  3. Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue.
    Step 3 of 6: Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue What this shows Step 3 of 6: Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue. What this shows Shows what to fill in for step 3 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". At this point in the walkthrough you enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. The next step is to select the Free plan or a Paid plan. Step 3 of 6Image 2 of 10 What to fill inEnter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue.
    Fields in this part of the guide PrerequisitePrepare to TransferStep 2: Obtain the Account ID and Share with UsTransfer“Invalid Nameservers” Status
    Buttons and menus referenced ContinueTABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainFreePaidContinue to Activationproxy is turned OFFaccount IDTransfer
    Next stepSelect the Free plan or a Paid plan.
    All 6 steps in this procedure
    1. Login to your Cloudflare account where you want to transfer your domain.
    2. Click + Add then select Connect a domain.
    3. Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue. this image
    4. Select the Free plan or a Paid plan.
    5. Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here:
    6. If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step.
  4. Select the Free plan or a Paid plan.
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    Buttons and menus referenced FreePaidTABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainContinueContinue to Activationproxy is turned OFFaccount IDTransfer
    Next stepCross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here:
    All 6 steps in this procedure
    1. Login to your Cloudflare account where you want to transfer your domain.
    2. Click + Add then select Connect a domain.
    3. Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue.
    4. Select the Free plan or a Paid plan. this image
    5. Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here:
    6. If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step.
  5. Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here:
    Step 5 of 6: Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records… What this shows Step 5 of 6: Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. What this shows Shows what this covers for step 5 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". This screenshot accompanies step 5 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". At this point in the walkthrough you cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. The next step is to if the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step. Step 5 of 6Image 4 of 10 What this coversCross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here:
    Fields in this part of the guide PrerequisitePrepare to TransferStep 2: Obtain the Account ID and Share with UsTransfer“Invalid Nameservers” Status
    Buttons and menus referenced TABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainContinueFreePaidContinue to Activationproxy is turned OFFaccount IDTransfer
    Next stepIf the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step.
    All 6 steps in this procedure
    1. Login to your Cloudflare account where you want to transfer your domain.
    2. Click + Add then select Connect a domain.
    3. Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue.
    4. Select the Free plan or a Paid plan.
    5. Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here: this image
    6. If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step.
  6. If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records.
    Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step.
    Step 6 of 6: If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit… What this shows Step 6 of 6: If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. What this shows Shows what to click for step 6 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". This screenshot accompanies step 6 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". At this point in the walkthrough you if the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. Step 6 of 6Image 5 of 10 What to clickIf the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step.
    Fields in this part of the guide PrerequisitePrepare to TransferStep 2: Obtain the Account ID and Share with UsTransfer“Invalid Nameservers” Status
    Buttons and menus referenced Continue to Activationproxy is turned OFFTABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainContinueFreePaidaccount IDTransfer
    All 6 steps in this procedure
    1. Login to your Cloudflare account where you want to transfer your domain.
    2. Click + Add then select Connect a domain.
    3. Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue.
    4. Select the Free plan or a Paid plan.
    5. Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here:
    6. If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step. this image
    Step 6 of 6: If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit… What this shows Step 6 of 6: If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. What this shows Shows what to click for step 6 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". This screenshot accompanies step 6 of 6 in the "Step 1: Add the Domain as a Website to the New Account and Select a Plan" section of "Domain Transfer-out to Cloudflare". At this point in the walkthrough you if the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. Step 6 of 6Image 6 of 10 What to clickIf the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step.
    Fields in this part of the guide PrerequisitePrepare to TransferStep 2: Obtain the Account ID and Share with UsTransfer“Invalid Nameservers” Status
    Buttons and menus referenced Continue to Activationproxy is turned OFFTABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainContinueFreePaidaccount IDTransfer
    All 6 steps in this procedure
    1. Login to your Cloudflare account where you want to transfer your domain.
    2. Click + Add then select Connect a domain.
    3. Enter the domain name to be transferred and click Continue.
    4. Select the Free plan or a Paid plan.
    5. Cross-check your scanned DNS records with your current DNS records. You can find your current DNS records here:
    6. If the scanned records match with the existing records, then hit Continue to Activation. If not, manually add/remove the scanned records to match existing records. Ensure proxy is turned OFF for all records before clicking 'Continue to Activation'. There isn't a need a change nameservers at this step. this image

Step 2: Obtain the Account ID and Share with Us

Once you have completed all above process, obtain the account ID of your Cloudflare account and share it with us via Support. To obtain the account ID, extract the alphanumeric value from the URL.

Example: In this case, this is the account ID: 0d2031c4bcda5980204101c44294740c

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Buttons and menus referenced TABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainContinueFreePaidContinue to Activationproxy is turned OFFaccount IDTransfer
All 4 steps in this procedure
  1. Prerequisite
  2. Prepare to Transfer
  3. Transfer
  4. “Invalid Nameservers” Status

Transfer

Once all 2 steps above are completed, we will initiate the transfer process from our end. You can expect the transfer to get completed within 24 hours after we initiate it. Then you need to approve the transfer by following these steps:

  1. Go to Manage Domains under Domain Registration in the left navigation menu and click on Manage button for the given domain.
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    Buttons and menus referenced ManageDomainsDomainRegistrationTABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainContinueFreePaid
    Next stepAccept the transfer request.
    All 3 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to Manage Domains under Domain Registration in the left navigation menu and click on Manage button for the given domain. this image
    2. Accept the transfer request.
    3. You can expect the transfer to get completed within 24 hours after you accept it. Once transfer is successful, status will turn to Active for that domain under Manage Domains. If you find 'Invalid Nameserver' status in Account Home for that domain, please wait for a few hours and then check again.
  2. Accept the transfer request.
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    Fields in this part of the guide PrerequisitePrepare to TransferStep 2: Obtain the Account ID and Share with UsTransfer“Invalid Nameservers” Status
    Buttons and menus referenced TABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainContinueFreePaidContinue to Activationproxy is turned OFFaccount IDTransfer
    Next stepYou can expect the transfer to get completed within 24 hours after you accept it. Once transfer is successful, status will turn to Active for that domain under Manage Domains. If you find 'Invalid Nameserver' status in Account Home for that domain, please wait for a few hours and then check again.
    All 3 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to Manage Domains under Domain Registration in the left navigation menu and click on Manage button for the given domain.
    2. Accept the transfer request. this image
    3. You can expect the transfer to get completed within 24 hours after you accept it. Once transfer is successful, status will turn to Active for that domain under Manage Domains. If you find 'Invalid Nameserver' status in Account Home for that domain, please wait for a few hours and then check again.
  3. You can expect the transfer to get completed within 24 hours after you accept it. Once transfer is successful, status will turn to Active for that domain under Manage Domains. If you find 'Invalid Nameserver' status in Account Home for that domain, please wait for a few hours and then check again.
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    Buttons and menus referenced ActiveManage DomainsAccount HomeTABLE OF CONTENTSPrerequisitesPrepare to Transfer+ AddConnect a domainContinueFreePaidContinue to Activation
    All 3 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to Manage Domains under Domain Registration in the left navigation menu and click on Manage button for the given domain.
    2. Accept the transfer request.
    3. You can expect the transfer to get completed within 24 hours after you accept it. Once transfer is successful, status will turn to Active for that domain under Manage Domains. If you find 'Invalid Nameserver' status in Account Home for that domain, please wait for a few hours and then check again. this image

“Invalid Nameservers” Status

After the transfer has been accepted, the domain may temporarily show “Invalid Nameservers” in the Account Home section. Don’t worry, this is expected behavior.

This warning typically resolves itself automatically within 24 hours post-transfer. No action is needed from your side.

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