Server migration — usually just called a "server transfer" — is a limited-time feature in RF Online Next that lets you move your character, or your entire guild, to a different server without losing your progress. Because the option only opens for a short window every few weeks, knowing the schedule, the eligibility checklist, and the exact steps ahead of time can be the difference between a smooth move and a missed window.
This guide covers everything about RF Online Next server transfers: when the feature is available, what carries over, what gets reset, how much it costs, and a step-by-step walkthrough for both individual players and guilds.
Your character keeps its level, gear, and progress when you transfer servers.
Server Transfer at a Glance
Before diving into the details, here's a quick summary of the most important facts about RF Online Next server transfers.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Transfer window | Open for a limited time — historically around 24-48 hours |
| Migration cycle | Repeats roughly every 4 weeks |
| Cost | 100 credits per completed transfer |
| Transfer limit | One transfer per account per period |
| Who can transfer | Individual players, and guilds (guild master only) |
| Data that carries over | Character name, level, equipment, currency, possessions, achievements |
| Data that resets | Friends, party, market history, chat, email, PvP records |
When Can You Transfer Servers?
The server migration function is only switched on for a specific period announced by the developers. Based on previous events, this window has typically stayed open for just 24 to 48 hours. Because the timeframe is so short, anyone planning to move servers should complete the procedure as soon as the feature becomes available rather than waiting until the last moment.
In earlier transfer events, guild transfers closed about an hour before individual transfers. For the current cycle, however, the deadline for guild transfers and individual transfers is the same, so guild masters and members no longer need to track two separate cutoff times.
Tip: If you can't move to your preferred server this time, or you're not satisfied with where you end up, you'll get another opportunity. The migration cycle repeats roughly every four weeks, so plan your next attempt around that schedule.
What Carries Over When You Transfer
Normally, switching to a different RF Online Next server means starting from scratch with a brand-new account, since data created on one server can't be carried over to another. The official server transfer procedure changes that — it lets you move to a new server while keeping your existing character intact.
What's kept: Your character's name, level, equipment, currency, possessions, and achievements all transfer over to the new server with you.
Transferring also resets your guild rejoin cooldown. That means you can apply to, and join, a new guild immediately after arriving on your new server, without waiting through the usual rejoin penalty period.
Tip: For guild transfers specifically, if you reconnect within 3 hours of your guild's move, you can automatically rejoin your previous guild — as long as you didn't manually leave it and were only removed because of the guild transfer.
Server Transfer Limits and Costs
Keep these limitations in mind before you commit to a transfer:
- Each account can use the server transfer feature a maximum of one time during a given transfer period.
- A 100-credit fee is charged each time a server transfer is completed.
- Because the window is short and many players apply at once — especially near the end of the period — processing can be delayed and immediate transfer isn't guaranteed.
- Each server has a limited number of transfer slots, so depending on demand you may not be able to move to your first-choice server.
- The total number of servers available depends on the current server lineup, so you won't necessarily be able to preview every server before deciding.
Server Transfer Requirements
Before the "Server Transfer" option will work, there's a checklist of conditions you need to clear. The requirements differ slightly depending on whether you're transferring as an individual or moving an entire guild.
Individual Transfer Requirements
- Reach character Level 55.
- Equip or otherwise organize all EXP-restorable equipment.
- Make sure you are not currently in a guild.
- Clear all mail from your inbox.
- Collect everything from your storage.
- Clear all listed sale and sold items from the marketplace.
- Check the Faction Card Ranking calculation window.
- Check your Faction Card ranking rewards.
- Check the Ranking Event calculation time.
- Check your Ranking Event rewards.
- If applicable, confirm your guild's transfer has already completed.
- Confirm that server transfer is currently available.
- Check your Outer Planet queue status.
- Check your Party Dungeon matchmaking status.
- You cannot transfer during an Albarn Warzone occupation phase.
- You cannot transfer during a Babylon occupation phase.
- Check your Promotion Pass event rewards.
Important: If your faction is currently occupying Albarn Warzone or Babylon, the server transfer option will be unavailable. Wait until the occupation phase ends before attempting to transfer.
Guild Transfer Requirements
Guild transfers share most of the same conditions as individual transfers, with several additional guild-specific requirements. Only the guild master can initiate a guild transfer.
- Reach character Level 55.
- Equip or otherwise organize all EXP-restorable equipment.
- Clear all mail from your inbox.
- Collect everything from your storage.
- Clear all listed sale and sold items from the marketplace.
- Check the Faction Card Ranking calculation window and rewards.
- Check the Ranking Event calculation time and rewards.
- Confirm that server transfer is currently available.
- Check your Outer Planet queue and Party Dungeon matchmaking status.
- You cannot transfer during an Albarn Warzone or Babylon occupation phase.
- Check your Promotion Pass event rewards.
- You must hold the Guild Master position.
- Your guild must reach Guild Level 5.
- Clear any items currently listed for guild auction.
- Check your guild's participation in Guild Skirmish, Guild Mining War, and Elysium Scramble.
- Check your guild's Raid and Expedition progress.
- If guild distribution is currently restricted, the transfer will be unavailable.
- Check the end period for Albern Fortress preparation.
Read the in-game transfer notice carefully before confirming.
How to Transfer Servers (Step-by-Step)
Once the requirements above are cleared and the transfer window is open, the actual process is straightforward. Here's how it works from start to finish.
- 1 Open the in-game Shop and look for the Server Transfer menu — this option only appears while the transfer window is active.
- 2 Select Server Transfer to view the list of available destination servers, including each server's current congestion status to help you choose a less crowded option. For guild transfers, choose Guild Transfer under the Server Transfer section instead.
- 3 Choose your destination server. If you've already created characters there, make sure you have an empty character slot available.
- 4 Read the transfer notice that appears. It outlines exactly what will happen, including the loss of guild membership and a reset friends list for individual transfers.
- 5 Agree to the terms and conditions. You'll be returned to the title screen while the transfer is processed in the background.
- 6 Wait before reconnecting. Transfers are processed sequentially, so it may take a while if many players are transferring at the same time.
- 7 Log back in once the process completes. You'll be connected to your new server with your character data intact.
The Server Transfer option appears in the Shop only during the active transfer window.
Check each server's congestion level before picking your destination.
Before You Transfer: Preparation Checklist
A little preparation goes a long way given how short the transfer window is. Run through this checklist before the feature opens.
- Research your destination server in advance. Check community channels, Discord, and social media for population size and competitiveness — remember you're limited to one transfer per period, so it pays to choose carefully.
- Tell your guildmates and friends about the move, including the exact date and time, well ahead of the transfer window.
- Claim every pending reward, mail attachment, and event payout before the transfer period begins — transfers are processed first-come, first-served, so being fully ready improves your chances.
- Confirm you have an empty character slot on the destination server if you've already created characters there.
Guild Transfers and the 3-Hour Rejoin Window
Guild transfers come with a few extra rules that every member should understand, especially around the 3-hour rejoin window.
When a guild master initiates a guild transfer, the guild's information — including its level, treasury, and research progress — moves to the new server. However, the transfer does not forcibly move every member's character. Instead, all guild members are automatically removed from the guild during the process.
For three hours after the guild master starts the transfer, members who were automatically removed (and did not leave on their own) are guaranteed a transfer slot to the same destination server and can automatically rejoin the guild once they arrive.
Important: Do not press the "Leave Guild" button yourself before or during a guild transfer. Members who manually leave lose the guaranteed transfer slot and the automatic rejoin benefit.
If the 3-hour guarantee period passes before you transfer, you can still move to the guild's new server as long as a slot is available — but you won't be automatically rejoined, so you'll need to submit a new guild membership application yourself.
Tip: Guild masters should announce the transfer time well in advance so members don't miss the 3-hour rejoin window. Remember that only the guild master can perform the guild transfer procedure, and like individual transfers, it's limited to once per transfer period. If you want to rejoin your previous guild, you must select the same destination server during your own individual transfer.
What Gets Reset After a Server Transfer
Some account data is tied specifically to the server you're on and does not carry over when you move:
- Market transaction history
- Chat logs
- Email / mailbox
- Friends list
- Party
- PvP records
- Alert player (block list) information
Friends and parties can only exist between players on the same server, so these connections are automatically cleared during a transfer. If you've invested time building up PvP records, be aware that this progress is reset as well and won't carry over.
What Changes After You Transfer
Dedicated Mining Areas Become Vacant
If your guild controlled a dedicated mining area before transferring, that area is marked as vacant once the move is complete. No guild — including your own — can use it until the next Mining War, and your guild won't be able to reclaim a dedicated mining area unless it wins that next Mining War on the new server.
Rankings Are Recalculated
After a transfer, the following rankings are recalculated based on your new server:
- Faction Card Ranking
- Level Ranking
- Guild Ranking
- Elysium Scramble Event Ranking
- Other ranking competition events
Tip: If you were already matched into a Core World or Alvern Battle Zone event before transferring, you can still take part on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mining War Tax Handling
If your guild won a Mining War and was collecting market taxes, any diamonds earned up to the moment of the transfer are immediately deposited into your guild's vault. Diamonds that would have accumulated afterward instead go to whichever guild wins the next Mining War on that server.
Tip: The tax rate already set on the destination server stays the same — only the guild receiving the tax changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often can I transfer servers in RF Online Next?
Each account can use the server transfer feature once per transfer period, and the migration cycle repeats roughly every four weeks.
How much does a server transfer cost?
A server transfer costs 100 credits, charged when you complete the transfer process.
Will I lose my guild when I transfer servers?
Yes — for individual transfers you'll lose your guild membership and your friends list will be reset. However, the guild rejoin penalty is also reset, so you can join a new guild immediately after arriving.
Can I rejoin my old guild after a server transfer?
If your guild itself transfers and you reconnect within 3 hours without manually leaving, you'll automatically rejoin. Outside that window, you'll need to apply to join again, provided you select the same destination server.
What happens to my PvP records and friends list?
Market history, chat, email, friends, party, PvP records, and alert player information are all reset because they're tied to your original server.
Can I transfer during Albarn Warzone or Babylon occupation?
No. Server transfers are blocked while your faction is occupying Albarn Warzone or Babylon, so check your faction's occupation status before attempting to transfer.
