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What Is EPP?

EPP (Extensible Provisioning Protocol) is a standard protocol used for communication between domain registries and registrars. Through EPP, key domain operations are performed, including registration, renewal, data updates, transfer, deletion, and domain status management.

In simple terms, EPP is the “technical language” a registrar uses to communicate with a registry. End users do not normally use EPP directly, but many domain operations in a registrar control panel rely on it behind the scenes. The term EPP code (authorization code for domain transfer) is also commonly associated with EPP.

Popular Questions About EPP

  • What is EPP in simple words?

    EPP is the protocol a registrar uses to perform domain operations in a registry, such as registration, renewal, data updates, transfers, and other actions.

  • What is EPP used for in the domain industry?

    EPP is used for automated and standardized communication between registrars and registries. It handles operations related to domains, contacts, statuses, and other registry system objects.

  • Are EPP and EPP code the same thing?

    No. EPP is the protocol used between a registrar and a registry. An EPP code (also called auth code) is an authorization code commonly used to confirm a domain transfer between registrars.