Typically domain transfers are done to ease the process or the cost of making domain record changes in the future. Servers at your Web host that tell the world your domain is at that host's servers. Each domain record must have the addresses of two nameservers, a primary and a secondary. Your Web host will give you this information if you want to update your domain record with your registrar yourself. Server space is provided for your Web site either with or without an accompanying domain name.
Fees vary according to size of hosting company, services offered, and target market.
See also Domain hosting. Like a telephone book for domains, the databases give the IP addresses of a domain's nameservers, and make it possible to use domain names rather than IP addresses. Two good ways to look up domain names at lots of registrars at once are BetterWhois and FasterWhois . If you need to buy a domain name before arranging for hosting, get solid information on transfer procedures and fees from the registrars and Web hosts you're considering. Once your domain record indicates your Web site's location, you can leave your domain registration with your current registrar forever.