Obtaining a transfer Authorisation Code (Auth Code) for a .biz, .org, .info or .name domain name

See also: Domain Transfer Checklist & Process.

The .org, .biz, .info and .name registries require an authorisation code (also sometimes called Auth Code, Authinfo, Auth or EPP Code) to approve domain transfers. You must obtain this code from your current registrar before initiating a domain transfer in these zones.

This article describes how to obtain a transfer Authorisation Code (Auth Code) for .biz, .org, .info, or .name domain names from the most common registrars. Auth Codes are not required to transfer .com or .net domains. Perform a Whois Search on the domain you wish to transfer. Look at the registrar field. This whois field will list your current domain registrar. Simply follow instructions listed below for that particular registrar to obtain your domain's authorisation code.

Is your registrar missing?

Check any help or knowledge base available on your current registrar's site. If your registrar does not have an article on Authorisation Codes or Auth Codes, email your existing registrar's customer support from the domain's administrative contact address and request your Authorisation Code or Auth Code for a particular domain. If you are told a .biz, .org, .info, or .name domain name does not have an authorisation code, then the registrar is mistaken. Registrars are contractually required to provide auth codes upon registrant request.

Registrars

4Domains.comto top

For this registrar, Auth Code is simply your domain management password.

Address Creationto top

Email technical support at support@addresscreation.com from domain's administrative contact email address requesting domain's Authorisation Code.

AIT Domainsto top

Send a transfer request via an online support ticket initiated at https://dmt.aitdomains.com/domainregistration/login.jsp. Request that they send domain's Authorisation Code.

AW Registryto top

Email registration support at support@awregistry.net from domain's Administrative email address requesting a domain's Authorisation Code.

BulkRegister.comto top

Email domainsupport@bulkregister.com from domain's "Admin" contact. If reseller is listed as "Admin" contact, call or email reseller and ask for your domain's Authorisation Code (Auth Code).

DirectNIC.comto top

Login into account at https://secure.directnic.com/myaccount/. Submit a Trouble Ticket requesting domain's Authinfo code. Authorisation code is usually first three letters of a domain and the domain id (available by searching for your domain at Registry operator's whois site).

Domain Mongerto top

Create a support ticket at http://manage.domainmonger.com/contactus.html requesting your domain's Authorisation Code (Auth Code).

Dotsterto top

1. Log into your account at http://www.dotster.com.
2. From the Quick List, click on the Domain you wish to transfer
3. Scroll down to bottom of Domain Detail Page, click "Request Transfer Authorisation Code" link to obtain the Auth code. It will be sent to domain's administrative contact email address within minutes.

EnCircato top

EnCirca requires registrants to set the auth code themselves. To set an auth code, simply login to your account at https://www.encirca.biz/myaccount/ and modify the domain by selecting the 'modify domain'. Enter your desired auth code into "Authorisation Info" box, select 'continue' and then 'commit' to save your changes.

eNomto top

1. Login to eNom account at http://www.enom.com/Login.asp
2. Choose menu option DOMAINS, my domains
3. Click on the link for specific domain name that you wish to work with which brings up the domain control panel.
4. On domain control panel, scroll down to UTILITIES, click Contact/WhoIs Information option.
5. At the bottom of the contact info page you will see the domain name authorisation key.

If you do not have a direct eNom account, contact your reseller to obtain a domain's Authorisation Code. If reseller's name is unknown, go to the eNom "help" page at http://www.enom.com/help/ and enter your domain name in the "Reseller Information Retrieval Tool."

Joker.comto top

1. Log in at http://www.joker.com.
2. Browse to the service zone for a domain.
3. Request "AUTH-ID"

Melbourne ITto top

Email das@melbourneit.com.au with the Domain, Registry Key, and request Auth code. Authorisation Code will be sent to 'Admin' email contact.

Names4Ever.comto top

Transfer Auth Code is your Names4Ever.com account password.

NamesDirectto top

1. Log into account at http://www.namesdirect.com/manage/.
2. In the Quick List, click on the domain name you wish to transfer.
3. Scroll down and click "Request Transfer Authorisation Code" link near page bottom to obtain domain's Auth code. It will be emailed directly to domain's administrative email address.

NameScoutto top

Send an email message to service@namescout.com from the domain owner's email address as it appears in their records (consult Whois Information). In the request, list your domain's and ask that your authorisation codes be sent.

Name Secureto top

Please contact NameSecure Customer Service with a list of your domain names requesting they provide your domain authorisation codes.

NameZeroto top

1. Log into account at http://www.namezero.com/login.php.
2. Click on the Domain you wish to transfer.
3. On Domain Detail page, scroll down to bottom and click "Request Transfer Authorization Code" to obtain domain's Auth code. It will be e-mailed to the domain's administrative email address on file.

Network Solutionsto top

Call Network Solutions 24 hour support line at (888) 642-9675. Request the Authorisation Code for a particular domain. They will send authorisation code to the domain's 'Admin' contact email address.

Register.comto top

Login to your account at http://mydomain.register.com/. Within Account Management, click on a Domain Name to view its details. It's Auth Code is listed on the domain details page.

Stargateto top

Login to your account at https://www.stargateinc.com/us/account/login.asp. Click on the link "Get AuthInfo Code."

Tucows Open SRSto top

Auth code located in account within the Domain Details at http://manage.opensrs.net. Obtain Username and password from reseller.

Verioto top

Request your domain's Authorisation Code by sending an email to domreg@verio-hosting.com from 'Admin' contact. They will send the Auth Code.