Issue-I wanted to transfer my domain from AWS to Azure, but transfer domain option not coming on app services domain page

Question

I wanted to transfer my domain from AWS to Azure. I have done all the process on AWS the domain is unlocked with authentication code. I have created the DNS zone in azure also. Now when I am going to transfer domains on app services domain page , i cant see the transfer option. its asking me a create a new domain which I dont want to do it. My domain renewal shall happen on 16th on the AWS. I want that to be moved from AWS before that date. pls assist.

Answer 1

Hi @tamil selvan

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform. Thank you for reaching out & I hope you are doing well.

Please note that you cannot purchase/register a domain from/to Azure.

You can only delegate a domain.

This is because, Azure DNS isn't a domain registrar.

This means, the domain will always be registered to the Third party from where you purchased the domain and Name server configuration will be available only from the Third party.

Refer this link:

• Delegation of DNS zones with Azure DNS
• How to

similar question: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1619102/how-do-i-transfer-a-domain-over-to-azure

If you have any further queries, do let us know.

Thanks,

Rohith

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Answer 2

Hi @Tamil Selvan ,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform. Thank you for reaching out & I hope you are doing well.

Regarding your query - when I am going to transfer domains on app services domain page, i cant see the transfer option.

• Kindly note the transferring of domain into Azure App service is currently not supported. Any attempts made to transfer the domain into Azure risks getting the domain into a broken state.
• Same is listed on below page. https://azure.github.io/AppService/2021/09/22/2021-Managing-ASD.html#:~:text=Transfering%20of%20domain%20into%20Azure%20is%20currently%20not,broken%20state%20due%20to%20unsupported%20transfer%20in%20scenario.
• However, you can delegate the domain to Azure which requires you to create the DNS zone in Azure and update the Azure authoritative name servers by registering the domain with a domain registrar.
• Kindly follow the below link for understanding - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/dns/dns-delegate-domain-azure-dns
• Once the domain is existing on Azure you can map the domain to Azure App service. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/app-service-web-tutorial-custom-domain?tabs=root%2Cazurecli

Note:

• Since your domain is in production you need to be cautious before making any changes.
• Kindly consult with your current domain registrar too to understand the delegation process thoroughly before making any changes.

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Thanks,

Ujjawal Tyagi

Answer 3

Hello,

 

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

From Azure aspect, you can verify if all steps are performed correctly:

1.Get the domain verification ID

2.Create the DNS record

3.Enable the domain for your app

4.emap the active DNS name

REF:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/app-service/manage-custom-dns-migrate-domain

 

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

 

Best regards，

Jill Zhou

 

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