From 96160c441a6b74eaa4b94bba2eee36eb7381a6d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tristan Parrish <33584377+GitTristan@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:14:32 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] [Registrar] Remove Wix from nameserver-change workaround Wix now allows nameserver changes for domains registered with Wix, so Wix users no longer need the two-step transfer workaround. Source: https://support.wix.com/en/article/request-changing-name-server-ns-records-for-a-wix-domain (Wix marks this feature request as released.) Changes to transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx: - Removed Wix from the intro note about platforms that block nameserver changes - Renamed "Transfer from Shopify, Block, or Wix" to "Transfer from Shopify or Block" and removed Wix from that section's body - Added Wix to "Nameserver instructions for popular registrars", linking to Wix's guide for transferring a domain away from Wix Changes to troubleshooting.mdx: - Removed Wix from "Cannot update nameservers at your current registrar" and updated the link to the renamed anchor --- .../get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx b/src/content/docs/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx index d84c6d57849..3bfda6cb26f 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare.mdx @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Transferring a domain moves your registration from your current registrar to Clo - **Cost:** Cloudflare domains are at-cost with no markup fees. Most transfers include a one-year extension from your current expiration date. Some country-code domains (such as `.uk`) have no transfer fee. :::note -Before you can transfer, you must first [add your domain to Cloudflare](#1-add-your-domain-to-cloudflare). You cannot [enter an authorization code](/registrar/troubleshooting/#cannot-find-where-to-enter-your-authorization-code) until your domain is active on Cloudflare. If your domain is registered with Shopify, Wix, or a similar platform, you may not be able to change nameservers while the domain is registered there. Refer to [Transfer from Shopify, Block, or Wix](#transfer-from-shopify-block-or-wix) for the recommended workaround, or [Troubleshoot failed domain transfers](/registrar/troubleshooting/) if you are running into issues. +Before you can transfer, you must first [add your domain to Cloudflare](#1-add-your-domain-to-cloudflare). You cannot [enter an authorization code](/registrar/troubleshooting/#cannot-find-where-to-enter-your-authorization-code) until your domain is active on Cloudflare. If your domain is registered with Shopify, Block, or a similar platform, you may not be able to change nameservers while the domain is registered there. Refer to [Transfer from Shopify or Block](#transfer-from-shopify-or-block) for the recommended workaround, or [Troubleshoot failed domain transfers](/registrar/troubleshooting/) if you are running into issues. ::: :::note @@ -82,6 +82,7 @@ Each registrar has a different interface for updating nameservers. These links e - [Namecheap](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/258/84/what-should-i-do-to-transfer-a-domain-from-namecheap/) - [Network Solutions](https://www.networksolutions.com/help/article/transfer-out-of-network-solutions) - [Squarespace](https://support.squarespace.com/hc/articles/205812338-Transferring-a-domain-away-from-Squarespace) +- [Wix](https://support.wix.com/en/article/transferring-your-wix-domain-away-from-wix-2477749) @@ -163,9 +164,9 @@ Registrants transferring a `.us` domain will always receive a FOA email. --- -## Transfer from Shopify, Block, or Wix +## Transfer from Shopify or Block -Some commerce and site-building platforms (such as Shopify, Block, and Wix) act as both your hosting provider and domain registrar. These platforms typically do not allow you to change nameservers while the domain is registered with them. Because Cloudflare requires your nameservers to point to Cloudflare before a transfer can begin, a direct transfer is not possible. +Some commerce and site-building platforms (such as Shopify and Block) act as both your hosting provider and domain registrar. These platforms typically do not allow you to change nameservers while the domain is registered with them. Because Cloudflare requires your nameservers to point to Cloudflare before a transfer can begin, a direct transfer is not possible. The workaround is to transfer your domain to another registrar first, wait 60 days, then transfer to Cloudflare: From fa4235346e918a4a6e89b2cb9d5ab84ac03916e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tristan Parrish <33584377+GitTristan@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:29:56 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] [Registrar] Update troubleshooting link to renamed anchor --- src/content/docs/registrar/troubleshooting.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/registrar/troubleshooting.mdx b/src/content/docs/registrar/troubleshooting.mdx index 98523cefd16..30e43917d4f 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/registrar/troubleshooting.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/registrar/troubleshooting.mdx @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ Your domain may not appear on the [Transfer Domains](https://dash.cloudflare.com ## Cannot update nameservers at your current registrar -Some commerce and site-building platforms (such as Shopify, Block, and Wix) do not allow you to change nameservers while the domain is registered with them. Because Cloudflare requires your nameservers to point to Cloudflare before a transfer can begin, a direct transfer from these platforms is not possible. For the recommended workaround, refer to [Transfer from Shopify, Block, or Wix](/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare/#transfer-from-shopify-block-or-wix). +Some commerce and site-building platforms (such as Shopify and Block) do not allow you to change nameservers while the domain is registered with them. Because Cloudflare requires your nameservers to point to Cloudflare before a transfer can begin, a direct transfer from these platforms is not possible. For the recommended workaround, refer to [Transfer from Shopify or Block](/registrar/get-started/transfer-domain-to-cloudflare/#transfer-from-shopify-or-block). ## Email verification required