Unlike standard gTLD transfers (.com, .net, .org), a .gr domain transfer does not use an EPP auth code. Instead, the transfer is processed through the EETT (Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission) registry. This guide walks you through each step — from preparing at your current registrar to completing the transfer at HOSTDOG.
Before you start
- Your .gr domain must be active — you cannot transfer an expired domain
- You must be the registered holder (registrant) of the domain
- You need access to the contact email address currently on file at the EETT registry
- A HOSTDOG account — create one here if you do not have one yet
How to transfer your .gr domain
The EETT will send a transfer authorisation email to the registrant contact address on file. Before initiating the transfer, confirm that this email address is current and accessible. You can check your contact details through your current registrar's control panel, or by visiting the EETT WHOIS lookup at grweb.ics.forth.gr. If the contact email is outdated, ask your current registrar to update it before proceeding.
Navigate to the HOSTDOG homepage and click the Log in button in the top right corner of the page. Once logged in, open a support ticket requesting a .gr domain transfer, providing the full domain name (e.g. yourdomain.gr). The HOSTDOG team will initiate the transfer request through the EETT registry on your behalf.
Once HOSTDOG submits the transfer request, the EETT registry sends an authorisation email to the registrant contact address. Open that email and follow the link or instructions to approve the transfer. This step is mandatory — without your explicit approval, the EETT will not release the domain.
After you approve the transfer, the EETT registry processes it. .gr domain transfers typically complete within 1–3 business days. [VERIFY: confirm the exact transfer completion timeframe for .gr domains with HOSTDOG support team] You will receive a confirmation email from HOSTDOG when the transfer is done. You can monitor the status in your client area under Domains → My Domains.
After the transfer
Once the transfer is complete, your .gr domain is managed by HOSTDOG. The domain's registration period carries over and you will be billed at HOSTDOG's rate of €20.00 every 2 years when renewal is due. If you are also moving your hosting to HOSTDOG, you may need to update your nameservers or DNS records.
- To point your domain to HOSTDOG hosting, see how to point your domain to HOSTDOG.
- To update your nameservers, see how to change your domain's nameservers.
Frequently asked questions
.gr domains are registered in 2-year increments at €20.00. The transfer itself does not add renewal time — your existing registration period carries over. Renewal will be due at the next 2-year anniversary. [VERIFY: confirm whether .gr transfers include a renewal extension at HOSTDOG]
In most cases, no. Your DNS settings and nameservers remain unchanged during the transfer process — the change is at the registrar level only. Your website and email continue working normally. If you intend to also move your hosting to HOSTDOG, plan the nameserver change separately after the domain transfer is complete.
Yes. HOSTDOG is an EETT-accredited .gr domain registrar. All .gr domain registrations and transfers are processed through the official EETT registry. For details on .gr domain requirements, see the guide on requirements for .gr domain registration.