Transfer Window is the period during which a domain can be transferred from one registrar to another. Domains are usually locked for 60 days after registration or a previous transfer, after which they can be moved if the transfer lock is removed and the Auth Code is provided.
Transfer Lock is a security setting that prevents a domain from being transferred to another registrar without authorization. It is also known as Registrar Lock. The lock must be removed before a domain transfer can begin.
View definitionAn Auth Code, also known as an EPP Code, is a unique authorization code required to transfer a domain to another registrar. It works like a password that confirms the transfer has been approved by the domain owner.
View definitionA Registrar is a company that allows individuals and businesses to register and manage domain names. Registrars are accredited to sell domain registrations for specific extensions such as .com, .net, and .org. They provide services such as domain renewals, transfers, DNS management, and WHOIS settings.
View definitionDefinitions of the most important terms used across the domain industry.