Domain transfer between Vercel accounts

Hello!

I purchased a domain using Vercel Account 1, but now I need to move it to Vercel Account 2. These accounts are not linked in any way. I want to isolate one of my projects in Account 1 under Account 2 and keep the associated domain within that same account.

Transferring the domain OUT and IN in doesn't work. While I can add the domain to a project in Account 2 after verification, the domain and all its DNS records still remain under Account 1.

My goal is to fully move the domain to Account 2. How can this be achieved?

The domain troubleshooting guide can help with most custom domain configuration issues. You might be able to use that guide to solve it before a human is available to help you. Then you can come back here and share the answer for bonus points.

https://vercel.com/docs/projects/domains/troubleshooting

You can also use v0 to narrow down the possibilities.

Vercel Staff

Did you follow these steps? https://vercel.com/docs/domains/working-with-domains/transfer-your-domain#transfer-a-domain-to-another-vercel-user-or-team

Yes, I tried it. It only take the current vercel account into consideration.

Vercel StaffAccepted answer

I'm not sure I understand what you mean about only taking the current account into consideration.

From the account that currently owns the domain, you can follow the transfer steps to move it to another account. Enter the receiving team's slug and click "continue" to send a transfer request.

Domain transfer modal showing use of example team slug

The receiving team will get an email notification to accept the transfer. Then, you can clone the DNS configuration from Account 1 and add them to Account 2.

Domain move request email message with approval link

Note that projects are not transferred with assigned domains. You must be an owner of the team you're transferring from, and a member of the team you're transferring to. Project transfer instructions are also available in the docs: https://vercel.com/docs/projects/transferring-projects

I can only see the teams associated with Account 1, where the domain is currently registered. In my other account (Account 2), which uses a different email address, I have a separate team - but it doesn’t appear in the list of teams in Account 1, which makes sense since the accounts aren’t linked in any way. They’re completely separate and use different email addresses. The question is how to transfer a domain between Vercel accounts, which may belong to completely different people.

Vercel Staff

Yes, only the teams associated with Account 1 are shown, but you are not limited to those teams. As I mentioned, you have the option to enter the slug of a team on Account 2 to transfer the domain even if the accounts are not associated.

From the docs:

When selecting the input field, you will be provided with a list of teams you belong to. If the profile or team you wish to move the domain(s) to is not present, enter the slug value instead. You can find the slug value in Settings page for both profiles and teams.

That worked. Thank you!

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