EPP Code Stands for Extensible Provisioning Protocol which is an alpha-numeric code required to transfer domain from one registrar to another registrar. EPP Code is also known as Authorisation Key Or Transfer Secret Key.
Authorization (or EPP) keys/codes are generated by the existing registrar and verified through the global registries for validity. Authorization (EPP) keys are a security code required by the registry for domain transfer, thus are unique to every domain name. No two EPP/authorization keys are the same, thus if you are transferring more than one domain, you will need to obtain each domain’s specific code separately for the security reasons.
EPP key is one of the security precautions to protect your domain being transferred illegally. If anyone other than your registrar requests your EPP Key, you should ensure that you validate the request.
Domains that require an EPP code: (.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .us, .cn, .com.cn, .net.cn, .org.cn, .cn, .tw, and .in)
- Above mentioned domain TLDs require an EPP/authorization key for transfer.
- Only the current registrar can generate an EPP Code which is automatically sent to the Registrant email address of the domain.
- The new registrar initiates a transfer request for the domain with the EPP/authorisation key provided by you, the customer, when you place the order. This request initiates a registry email to the Registrant and
In order to transfer a domain between registrars, a domain must meet the following requirements:
- Domain must be unlocked at existing registrar
- Domain must be 60 days post-registration or a previous transfer
- Registrant and Administrative contacts should be valid to approve transfer request. Please ensure ID Protection is turned off prior to attempting a transfer, otherwise you won't receive the authentication email.
- A domain must be in “ACTIVE” or “OK” status. If a domain is in “REGISTRAR-LOCK”, “REGISTRAR-HOLD”, “REGISTRY-LOCK”, “REGISTRY-HOLD”, "EXPIRED", “REDEMPTION PERIOD” or “PENDING DELETE” status, the global registries will not allow a registrar transfer.
- Domain contacts should respond to the verification email because the domain cannot be transferred unless the transfer request is approved; this goes to the Registrant and Administrative Contact email address.
An EPP Code is not required for UK Domains as UK Domains are transferred by changing IPS TAG only. (For reference, Monkey Tree Hosting's IPS-tag is PDR-IN)
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