What is the Domain (Transfer) Secret or Authorization (Auth.) Code and how you can obtain it?

A Domain (Transfer) Secret or Authorization Code is a code assigned by the Registrar at the time a domain name is registered. This Domain (Transfer) Secret or Auth Code acts like a password for a domain name. It is an extra security measure ensuring that only the owner of the domain can transfer the domain name.

To transfer any domain name of any of the following extensions, you would require to first obtain the Domain (Transfer) Secret or Auth. Code from your current Registrar. Please note there is no Domain (Transfer) Secret or Auth. Code for .ie domains.

  • .com
  • .net
  • .org
  • .info
  • .biz
  • .us
  • .name
  • .mobi
  • .cc (not compulsory)
  • .tv (not compulsory)

Ideally, your domain name’s Domain (Transfer) Secret or Auth. Code should be available within the Domain Name Management Interface provided by your Registrar. In the event that you are not able to locate your Domain (Transfer) Secret or Auth. Code, you need to contact the Support Team of your current Registrar, to obtain the same.

When you have obtained your Domain (Transfer) Secret or Auth. Code you can then begin the process of transferring your domain. When initiating a domain transfer through this site you are requested to input your domains Domain (Transfer) Secret or Auth. Code into the transfer wizard.