How to transfer an external domain

Reviewed on June 25, 2025

This page shows you how to transfer domains to Scaleway Domains and DNS.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console

• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization

• Added a credit card to your account

• External domains to transfer

• Requested the authorization code to transfer your domain from your registrar

  Important

  Refer to the list of TLDs supported by Scaleway or manually check that the TLD exists by following the 4 first steps documented in the How to register an internal domain documentation. If the TLD you want to transfer is not displayed in the list of available domains, Scaleway does not support it.

How to transfer .fr domains

1. Click Domains and DNS in the Domains & Web Hosting section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
2. Click + Register new domain. Open Image over content
   Close current Lightbox
3. Enter the domain name you wish to transfer in the box and click the search icon to verify that the domain is available. A selection of available domains displays.
4. Click Transfer next to the domain you wish to transfer. A screen displays to help you prepare your transfer.
   Important

   • You must have administrative rights to manage and unlock your domain for transfers.
   • You must have the authorization code to initiate the transfer.
   • Your domain must have been registered at least 60 days ago or renewed for more than 45 days.
   • Your domain expires in at least 2 weeks.
5. Click Initiate transfer once you are ready to proceed.
6. Enter your authorization code and click Validate. Your order summary displays.
   Tip

   You can find your authorization code under your domain information or by asking for it directly to your current registrar.

7. Tick the box confirming you accept to be debited.
8. Click Transfer domain. Once your domain transfer is approved, your domain will display in your Internal domains tab.

How to transfer domains with other extensions

1. Click Domains and DNS in the Domains & Web Hosting section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
2. Click + Register new domain: Open Image over content
   Close current Lightbox
3. Enter the domain you wish to transfer in the box and click the search icon to verify that the domain is available. A selection of available domains displays.
4. Click Transfer next to the domain name you wish to transfer. A screen displays to help you prepare your transfer.
   Important

   • You must have administrative rights to manage and unlock your domain for transfers.
   • You must have the authorization code to initiate the transfer.
   • Your domain must have been registered at least 60 days ago or renewed for more than 45 days.
   • Your domain must not expire for a minimum of 2 weeks.
5. Click Initiate transfer once you are ready to proceed.
6. Enter your authorization code and click Configure registrant contact.
   Tip

   You can find your authorization code under your domain information or by asking your current registrar for it directly.

7. Select an existing registrant contact or create a new one and click Validate. Your order summary displays.
8. Tick the box confirming you accept to be debited.
9. Click Transfer domain. Once your domain transfer is approved, your domain will display in your Internal domains tab.

Going further

If you experience issues transferring your domain, check our troubleshooting documentation on the subject.