Locating the EPP Code (domain password) for a domain name

Steps to complete before transferring your domain name

1. Ensure the domain name is unlocked.
2. There is a 60-day cooling-off period enforced after a domain’s registration, which won’t allow you to transfer your domain name.
3. If your domain name is expired, you won’t be able to transfer it

For most domains

1. Log in to VIPcontrol.
2. Click on My Services at the top of the page.
3. Click on Domain Management.
4. Click Manage next to your domain name.
5. Click on EPP Password under Security (to the left of the page).
6. Under EPP Code, you can click Copy to Clipboard to copy your domain name’s EPP Code.

For .NZ domains

.NZ domain names have UDAI Codes. They are functionally the same as an EPP Code, with the exception that they are only valid for 30 days.

The steps to retrieve your .NZ domain’s UDAI Code are as follows.

1. Log in to VIPcontrol.
2. Click on My Services at the top of the page.
3. Click on Domain Management.
4. Click Manage next to your domain name.
5. Click on EPP Password under Security (to the left of the page).
6. Under EPP Code, you can click Copy to Clipboard to copy your domain name’s EPP Code.

For .UK domains

.UK domain names are a little different, as they don’t have EPP Codes. If you want to transfer a .UK domain name to another domain registrar, you need to update IPS tag for the domain name.

You can ask your new registrar for their IPS Tag, or search for it on Nominet’s website. Then submit an eTicket to our team, so they can update it for you.

Be advised that some registrars may require you to let them know you’re transferring the domain name to them before you update the IPS tag. So it may be worth checking that with them, before proceeding.

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Locating the EPP Code (Domain Password) for a Domain Name

Before transferring your domain to another registrar, there are a few things to check:

1. Unlock the Domain – The domain must be unlocked for transfer.

2. Check the 60-Day Cooling-Off Period – If the domain was registered within the last 60 days, transfers are restricted.

3. Ensure the Domain Isn't Expired – Expired domains cannot be transferred.

Finding Your EPP Code (Most Domains)

For most domain extensions, follow these steps to retrieve your EPP Code:

1. Log in to VIPcontrol.

2. Click My Services at the top of the page.

3. Select Domain Management.

4. Click Manage next to your domain name.

5. Under Security, click EPP Password (left-hand side).

6. Click Copy to Clipboard under EPP Code to copy the domain's EPP Code.

Finding Your UDAI Code (.NZ Domains)

For .NZ domains, an UDAI Code functions the same as an EPP Code, but is valid for only 30 days. Follow the same steps as above to retrieve it.

Transferring .UK Domains (IPS Tag Required)

Unlike other domains, .UK domains do not use EPP Codes. Instead, they require an IPS Tag, which must be updated before transferring.

Steps to Transfer a .UK Domain:

1. Request the IPS Tag from your new registrar or find it on Nominet’s website.

2. Submit an eTicket to your current registrar’s support team to update the tag.

???? Tip: Some registrars require you to notify them before updating the IPS Tag, so check with them first.