An authorization code, also known as EPP code (from Extensible Provisioning Protocol), is a unique code used to protect domain names during transfers between registrars or when making changes to their core data.
The EPP code is a character string generated by the domain registrar and provided to the domain owner as an additional security measure. When transferring a domain to a new registrar, the owner must provide the EPP code to confirm their right to manage the domain. This helps prevent unauthorized domain transfers and protects the rights of the owner.
The EPP protocol, in turn, is a standard used in the domain name registration industry for exchanging information and performing domain operations between registrars and domain registries. EPP ensures a secure and standardized way of managing domains, including obtaining and modifying domain information, transfers, and registration renewals.
Thus, the EPP code is one of the elements of the EPP protocol and serves to confirm the right to manage a domain name during its transfer or when making changes to its core data.
