Do you Know What an EPP Code is?
Understanding what an EPP Code is could make a difference, depending on your situation. This is part of the Domain Authorization Code or Auth Code. It’s the secret code for your domain and provides extra security with your domain name registration.
The EPP Code is unique to each domain and assigned by the registrar when you purchase a new domain name. If you plan to transfer a domain from one registrar to another, you will need your EPP Code. It will be required for all of the following types of domains:
- .com
- .net
- .org
- .biz
- .info
- .asia
- .mobi
- .co
- .cc
- .ca
- .cn
- .de
- .me
- .in
- .tv
- .us
- .ws
Whenever you plan to transfer your domain from one registrar to another, you will need to obtain the EPP Code. This makes it possible to combine your accounts if one of the registrars was having a sale on domain names, but you prefer to manage them all from one account at a different registrar.
How do You Find Your EPP Code?
Finding your EPP Code is the hardest part of the entire process and it’s not even that hard. The process starts by finding out which registrar is currently holding your domain name. This can be done with a simple WhoIs search.
Once you know the registrar, you will need to contact them to get your EPP Code. This code will be between 6 and 16 characters long. It acts as a password for your domain name and the only way to get it is by contacting the registrar of the domain name.
Typically, you can use the online chat support option or just submit a support ticket to get this code. However, it can be a bit different for each registrar and some you won’t even need to contact support.
Instructions for Obtaining an EPP Code from Top Domain Registrars
- 4Domains.com – The EPP Code for this registrar is your domain management password
- Address Creation – You will have to email support to get your EPP Code here.
- AIT Domains – Getting your Authorization Code requires a transfer request through their ticket system here.
- AW Registry – The EPP Code will be supplied after emailing support.
- BulkRegister.com – Contact support through email for your EPP code.
- Directl – Your EPP code is known as the domain transfer secret with Directl. It’s found after you click on a specific domain name in your control panel.
- DirectNIC – Submit a trouble ticket to get your EPP code.
- Domain Monger – Contact support for your EPP Code
- Dotster – Request a transfer authorization code from the domain control panel.
- EnCirca – You will set your own auth code with EnCirca.
- Enom – Log in and click the domain you want to transfer. Once you’ve done this, you can contact eNom for an EPP Code.
- GoDaddy.com – Just log in and select the right domain name. This will give you an option to email GoDaddy for an EPP Code.
- Names4Ever – Your EPP Code is the account password.
- NameSecure – Contact support for your domain authorization code.
- NameZero – Log into your account, click on the domain and scroll down to the Request Transfer Authorization Code link.
- Network Solutions – You will need to call the 24-hour support line to get your EPP Code.
- Register.com – Your EPP Code is the Auth Code found with each domain in the Account Management section.
- Stargate – Log into your account and click the link for Get AuthInfo Code.
- Tucows – The EPP Code is found within the domain details of your account.
- Verio – You will need to email the support team to get your Authorization Code.
If your domain registrar isn’t found on this list, just contact the support of the registrar. They will be able to supply you with an EPP code or tell you were to find it.
Whenever you need to transfer your domain, you will need this code. Every domain registrar is a little bit different and they may even call an EPP code by a different name. Sometimes it’s simply an Auth or Authorization code, but other times it may have a different name. If you use different registrars on a regular basis, you may want to bookmark this post for future reference.
