What is Domain EPP code ?

In here EPP stands for Extensible Provisioning Protocol. 


Everyone who has registered a domain, know what is this EPP code. But most of the people are having trouble when they have knowledge about EPP code. 


Once you have registered a domain, also it assign a EPP code for your domain name. Then once you want to transfer or do anything regarding domain, they requires EPP code to authorize you are the domain owner. 


Also EPP code gives protection against domain thefts. 


When someone find a domain registrar and registered new domain, once active the domain name, he / she can find the EPP code request form / button on user area. Then they can get / view EPP code for their Domain name. 


Some registrars and Hosting service providers are giving FREE Hosting and Domain names OR FREE Domain Name with a Hosting package. Most of these kind registrar / Hosting providers are playing a game with users. They does not offer a EPP code for the users and once Domain name got popular, They asking users for pay for EPP code or they will place a higher BID for the particular domain name.


So, first of all, it is better to ask / find is your selected service provider gives EPP code. 

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