If you're new to this, you might be wondering: What's the difference between delegating a domain and transferring a domain? We'll explain in this guide.
Be careful not to confuse transferring a domain with delegating it, as they are not the same process.
What does delegating a domain mean?
If you already have a registered domain, you're likely considering this because you're about to change hosting providers. Delegating a domain means that you will change the server to which it points and searches for its content.
Technically, to change the server your domain points to, you must update the DNS (or name servers), and within 24 hours of making this change, you will see your site on the new provider.
DNS acts on your domain as if it were the reception desk of a building, informing each visitor which apartment or office is their destination.
Keep in mind that your domain will continue to be registered with the provider where you purchased it, and you must continue to pay them annually for its renewal.
If you have a domain and want to keep it registered with your current provider but want to change hosting, we show you here the generic steps to delegate it.
What does transferring a domain mean?
Transferring a domain, on the contrary, means you will change from one registrar to a new one. This means you will start paying your new provider for the renewal of the name.
By performing this procedure, the domain will maintain its current registration configuration (DNS included), and at the end of the process, it will not undergo any changes. This means that transferring a domain will not affect the delegation nor will it stop working at any time.
If this is what you need to do, we show you in this guide the points to consider and how to accomplish it.
Keep in mind that this process can take between 7 and 10 days, but do not worry, your site will continue to function as usual in the meantime.
