What the Authorization (EPP) Code Is
The authorization (EPP) code — also called auth code or transfer key — proves you control the domain. Getting it:
- Where — your current registrar's dashboard: domain settings → transfer/authorization section → *send* or *show* the code (GoDaddy emails it; Namecheap shows it inline; others are panel-dependent).
- Preconditions — the domain must be unlocked (registrar/transfer lock OFF) and past ICANN's 60-day window since registration or contact changes.
- Validity — codes can rotate; request a fresh one if the transfer sits for days.
- Security — the code transfers ownership, so share it only with the gaining registrar.
The gaining registrar (WebJi®'s domain transfer desk) submits the code with the transfer request; approval emails follow. Nameserver changes without transfer are covered in the change nameservers guide.
Where to Find It at Common Registrars
Where to Find It at Common Registrars. Do the change this heading names on one site first, then check it in a private browser window or in the mail client, depending on the topic. Change one setting at a time, and undo it if the result is wrong before you try the next. If you want the Jaipur desk to look with you, email support@webji.services — that mailbox is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.
Step-by-Step: Transferring a Domain In
Step-by-step, transferring a domain IN: one — at the current registrar, unlock the domain and retrieve the auth code; confirm the registrant email is one you control. Two — export or screenshot the DNS zone; records do not travel. Three — at the gaining registrar, start the transfer, enter the code, approve the confirmation emails.
Four — the registry move completes in 5–7 days and adds a year of registration. Five — recreate DNS records at the destination before the old zone expires. Two status checks matter: registrar lock must read OFF, and the domain status should be ok/active — clientTransferProhibited means the lock is still on. The 60-day lock arithmetic and troubleshooting live in the sections below.
The 60-Day ICANN Lock Explained
Most gTLDs cannot be transferred to another registrar in the first 60 days after registration or a previous transfer. Start the transfer from the gaining registrar with the auth code, and unlock the domain first. Do not let the name expire while a transfer is in progress.
Registrar Lock and Status Codes
Registrar Lock and Status Codes. Do the change this heading names on one site first, then check it in a private browser window or in the mail client, depending on the topic. Change one setting at a time, and undo it if the result is wrong before you try the next. If you want the Jaipur desk to look with you, email support@webji.services — that mailbox is staffed 24/7 in Hindi and English. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.
What Happens During the 5-7 Day Transfer
Most gTLDs cannot be transferred to another registrar in the first 60 days after registration or a previous transfer. Start the transfer from the gaining registrar with the auth code, and unlock the domain first. Do not let the name expire while a transfer is in progress.
Transfer Troubleshooting and Safety
Two practical notes on EPP status codes: it interacts directly with caching and database response, and misconfiguration is the most common cause of 'hosting is slow' tickets. WebJi® support checks it as part of standard migrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the authorization code for my domain transfer?
The authorization (EPP) code — also called auth code or transfer key — proves you control the domain. Getting it:
What is an EPP or auth code?
The authorization (EPP) code — also called auth code or transfer key — proves you control the domain. Getting it: The question here is: What is an EPP or auth code.
Why can't I transfer my domain within 60 days of registration?
Migration is free when it is approved, and it is subject to terms. It is not an automatic button on every order. Open a ticket at https://billing.webji.in/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=10 with a backup or the current host login, and keep the old host online until you have clicked through the copy. DNS moves last. Email support@webji.services if you want the scope confirmed before you cancel the old plan.
What is registrar lock and how do I turn it off?
Preconditions — the domain must be unlocked (registrar/transfer lock OFF) and past ICANN's 60-day window since registration or contact changes.
How long does a domain transfer take to complete?
Timing depends on the job named in the question, not on a stock slogan. Email support@webji.services with the deadline and what already exists (domain, content, old host), and the reply gives you a date you can hold the team to.
Where do I submit the auth code at the new registrar?
Step-by-step, transferring a domain IN: one — at the current registrar, unlock the domain and retrieve the auth code; confirm the registrant email is one you control. Two — export or screenshot the DNS zone; records do not travel. Three — at the gaining registrar, start the transfer, enter the code, approve the confirmation emails.
Is WebJi® an Indian company?
Yes. WebJi® is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and has operated since 2005. Billing, support and governance all run from India.
Do you provide GST invoices?
Every purchase and renewal gets a GST invoice with our GSTIN, and hosting prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST. Claim input credit as applicable.