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title: "OT&E"
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# OT\&E

Operational Test and Evaluation

A test copy of a registry's system, separate from the live one. Registrars use it to try their EPP software, such as registrations, renewals and transfers, before working with real domains. Many registries require a registrar to pass tests there before giving it live access.

## related terms

- [EPP](https://tldlog.com/glossary/epp/)
- [SRS](https://tldlog.com/glossary/srs/)
- [registrar](https://tldlog.com/glossary/registrar/)
- [ICANN accreditation](https://tldlog.com/glossary/accreditation/)
- [registry operator](https://tldlog.com/glossary/registry-operator/)