How Do I Retrieve My EPP Code From Network Solutions
Transferring your domain registration requires an EPP or “Auth” code—a unique passcode proving you own the domain. Our guide shows TVCNet customers exactly how to generate and retrieve the Network Solutions EPP code in easy-to-follow steps.
🚀 Quick Overview
- What you’ll learn: Why the Auth-Code matters, how to retrieve it, and what to do if it’s not visible.
- Why it’s important: The Auth-Code confirms ownership and prevents unauthorized transfers.
- Target audience: Website managers, IT professionals, digital marketers, and TVCNet customers.
- Time commitment: About 2–3 minutes
📋 Your Step‑by‑Step: Retrieving Your EPP Code
- Confirm Domain Eligibility
- Ensure your domain is unlocked and more than 60 days old.
- Verify that your contact email is current.
- Log In to Your Network Solutions Account
- Visit the Network Solutions website.
- Sign in and select “Manage Domain Names”.
- Locate Your Domain
- Find the domain you wish to transfer and click “Manage”.
- Request the Transfer or Auth Code
- Look for “Transfer Domain Away” or “Get EPP Code”.
- Click “Request Auth Code”.
- Check your email for the code—arrival may take a few hours.
- Use It for Your Transfer
- Enter the code on our domain name transfer order page, or provide it to us as part of your support ticket.
⚠️ Troubleshooting Bits
| Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No Auth option visible | The domain may be locked | Unlock the domain in settings, then try again |
| Code expired | Auth code timed out | Generate a new one |
| Auth never arrives | Outdated contact email or delay | Update email, check spam, resend |
🛠 ICANN Rules! Why It Works This Way
- EPP (Extensible Provisioning Protocol) is a secure standard that registrars use to manage domain transfers using single-use Auth codes.
- ICANN policy requires registrars to provide the Auth code within 5 calendar days upon request.
❓The FAQs
- Q1: My domain is locked—will I get the code?
- A1: Nope. You’ll need to first unlock it under Domain Settings before requesting it.
- Q2: Do codes expire quickly?
- A2: In days, yes—most expire in 5–30 days. Request again if needed.
- Q3: What if the email never shows up?
- A3: Be sure to double-check your junk / spam folders. Likewise, check NetSol for the registrant contact email address to which the email will have been sent.
- Q4: Can I request it again immediately?
- A4: Yes—after the previous code expires or is used. #DomainTransfer #AuthCodeGuide #WebsiteTips #EPPCode #TVCNetHelp #SecureYourDomain