Transfer your domain to Bluehost

Move your domain to Bluehost

Moving a domain from one hosting company to another is a relatively simple two-step process. One, you will need to modify the ‘nameservers‘ at your domain registrar. Then open an account with Bluehost using your existing domain name.

It is NOT required to transfer your domain’s registration to the Bluehost registrar. You may host any domain with Bluehost by simply contacting your current registrar and pointing the nameservers to Bluehost . The Bluehost nameservers are:

Primary Server Hostname: NS1.Bluehost.COM
Primary Server IP Address: 74.220.195.31
Secondary Server Hostname: NS2.Bluehost.COM
Secondary Server IP Address: 69.89.16.4

TIP! If you have any difficulty during this process, all major registrars have online chat support. They will walk you through the process of changing your nameservers. It is recommended to change your nameservers prior to opening your Bluehost account so that your domain will be pointed to their servers during the duration of the transfer.

Open your Bluehost account

Click on over to Bluehost and you will see a big green button that says ‘Sign Up Now‘.
Click it and begin the transfer process.

The next screen offers two choices:

1.) Find a new domain name
2.) I have a domain name (transfer your domain)

Enter your domain name in the right hand box and click Next.
The following screen will ask for your billing information and is straightforward.

That’s all there is to it! After you have opened your account, it will be available to you instantly.
Now you can begin creating new pages, transferring files or adding a blog to your new domain.

Add a blog to your new domain

One of the best aspects of using Bluehost is their easy to use Control Panel.
Adding a blog to a domain is as easy as clicking a button and filling in a couple boxes.

Learn how to install a blog, click here.