# Domain Transfers and Registration

## Domain Transfers

Open Source Collective uses Namecheap as our domain registrar. If you would like to transfer a domain to OSC, here's what you need to know:

* Transfer costs start at \~$15 USD but may vary depending on the top-level domain (TLD).
* Renew costs vary based on the TLD.
* All costs are charged to your Collective's budget.
* To transfer a domain to OSC, you must unlock your domain with your current registrar and provide us with the Authorization Code (Auth Code/EPP Code)

## Next Steps

If you wish to transfer your domain to OSC, please [fill out this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePU6JP5AF6xlrvfIsubmsoilIrPgmEavq5s--1eey8hPXSdA/viewform) and email us at <hello@oscollective.org>.

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## Domain Management

Once a domain is successfully transferred, responsibilities are divided as follows:

**OSC will:**

1. Invite the Collective admin as the Domain Manager
2. Maintain full domain ownership
3. Manage domain renewals

**The Domain Manager will:**

1. Coordinate domain renewal with OSC
2. Ensure sufficient funds in the Collective's balance for renewal costs
3. Have limited permissions

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## Using a CDN

We recommend using a Content Delivery Network (CDN), such as Cloudflare, to manage your domain's DNS settings.&#x20;

Before transferring your domain, we recommend updating your nameservers to those provided by your CDN. You can find step-by-step instructions in your CDN provider's documentation.

Using a CDN allows you to maintain full control over your DNS configuration while OSC is the domain owner.&#x20;

### Updating Nameservers

Both OSC and the Domain Manager can update the domain's configuration, as needed. However, we strongly prefer that your Collective manages the day-to-day DNS configuration through a CDN provider, like Cloudflare, to ensure greater flexibility and control.