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What is my EPP Code or Authorization Key?

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The process of transferring your domain involves several steps, with some actions needing to be completed with your current registrar and some with your new registrar (gaining registrar). Obtaining your EPP code is an important part of initiating the domain transfer process. This guide will describe how to obtain the EPP code for most TLDs from the most common registrar (ourselves included). This article discusses the following topics.

  • What is an EPP Code? ⤵
  • How to Receive Your EPP Code Notification ⤵
  • How to Request Your EPP Code ⤵
  • Related Articles ⤵

What is an EPP Code?​

The Extensible Provisioning Protocol code or the EPP code, also known as an EPP key, is an authorization key provided by your current registrar during your domain's registration. This unique code provides an extra layer of security when transferring a domain AWAY from its current registrar. To transfer your domain, you will need your EPP code, which you can get from your current registrar. To find out who your current registrar is, perform a lookup on the domain name you wish to transfer. Check the "Registrar Information" section. This will list your current domain name registrar.

How to Receive Your EPP Code Notification​

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) coordinates all domain management, and specific rules are in place for transferring domains between registrars. These are viewable on ICANN's site (this external link will open in a new tab):

  • Policy on Transfer of Registrations between Registrars

Please note that the system sends the EPP code only to the registrant's email address , not the email on file. Per Section 2.1.3 in the document above, authorization can only be given by the Administrative Contact (termed by ICANN the "Transfer Contact") and requires: "Consent from an individual or entity that has an email address matching the Transfer Contact email address." Please ensure that your domain's RDAP (formerly WHOIS) personal and business details are correct to ensure the success of your request. If you manage your domain with HostGator, you can check and update your WHOIS information within your Customer Portal. Here is a helpful article to guide you.

  • Updating WHOIS Information

How to Request Your EPP Code​

If you are transferring your domain's registration to a new registrar, you must contact your current registrar to obtain your domain's EPP code. Please note that the directions for getting the EPP codes vary depending on your registrar.

  • Requesting EPP Code from HostGator ⤵
  • Requesting EPP Code from Other Registrars ⤵

Requesting EPP Code from HostGator​

To request your EPP code:

  1. Log in to your HostGator Customer Portal.
  2. Click Domains from the left-hand side menu. Customer Portal - Domains
  3. Locate your domain from the list.

  • If you have a single domain in your account , you will be redirected right away to the Domain Overview page.

  • If you have multiple domains in your account , click the domain you need for the EPP code.

  1. Click the Move & Access tab.
  2. Click the REQUEST AUTH CODE button under the Request Auth Code section. Move & Access tab - Request Auth Code
  3. Select a reason from the dropdown why you want to transfer out the domain, then click Continue. Move & Access tab - Select a reason
  4. You may see a promotional pop-up window; click on CONTINUE WITH TRANSFER to proceed.
  5. In the next pop-up window, you'll be notified where the system will send your authorization code (EPP code). Click SEND AUTH CODE to complete this process. Send Auth Code
  6. Check your registrant email for the EPP code.

If your domain was purchased from another registrar and you are interested in transferring your domain TO HostGator , we can help you with the process! Please check out our article How Can I Transfer My Domain to HostGator? If the domain is in your Customer Portal and you wish to transfer your domain AWAY from HostGator (to a new registrar) , please refer to our support guide How to Transfer my Domain Away from HostGator for detailed instructions.

Requesting EPP Code from Other Registrars​

To get your EPP code from most registrars, follow the general steps below. Please note that these steps may vary, as registrars can change their procedures for retrieving EPP codes. If you require assistance, please contact your current registrar's support team.

  • Address Creation or Dotster.com
  • AIT Domains
  • AW Registry or Tierra.net
  • Domain Monger
  • EnCirca
  • eNom, Inc.
  • GoDaddy.com
  • iPower
  • Joker.com
  • Melbourne IT
  • Names4Ever
  • NamesDirect
  • NameScout
  • NameSecure
  • NameZero
  • Network Solutions®
  • Register.com®
  • Stargate
  • Tucows
  • Verio

Address Creation or Dotster.com​

Address Creation was also owned by Dotster.com. You can reach their online technical support via chat at https://helpchat.dotster.com/ to request the EPP code for your domain.

AIT Domains​

Please fill out the transfer request form and send it via their online chat support.

AW Registry or Tierra.net​

AWRegistry is now under TierraNet. You may contact their support team at https://www.tierra.net/support to request the EPP code for your domain.

Domain Monger​

Create a support ticket by visiting Domainmonger.com and requesting your domain's Authorization Code (Auth Code).

EnCirca​

EnCirca requires domain registrants to set the EPP code themselves. To set an auth code, log in to your EnCirca account, modify the domain, enter your preferred auth code into the Authorization Info box, and then save your changes. You may also contact them at support@encirca.com.

Enom​

Log in to your direct Enom account and navigate to the Contact Info page to view the EPP code. If you don't have a direct Enom account, contact your reseller to obtain a domain's Authorization Code. If the reseller's name is unknown, go to the Enom help page at https://cp.enom.com/help/ and enter your domain name in the Reseller Information Retrieval Tool. For more information, you may visit https://www.enom.com/reseller/contact-us/.

GoDaddy.com​

Log in to your GoDaddy account. Navigate to the Domains section and click the Send by Email link within the Authorization Code section. The code will be sent to the email on file with GoDaddy. For further assistance, you may contact their support team.

iPower​

Go to the iPower account and enter your domain name, username, and password in your iPower web account. Navigate to the Domain Locking section and click on Domain Extras to view your EPP code.