auth code

A secret code the domain owner gets from the current registrar (glossary)registrar A company that registers domain names for customers with the registry. Full definition of registrar and gives to the new registrar to approve a transfer. It protects against unauthorized transfers. In June 2026 the ICANN Board (glossary)ICANN Board ICANN's board of directors, which adopts policies and approves key decisions. Full definition of ICANN Board adopted a change that will rename it Transfer Authorization Code and make it usable once. That change is not yet in force.