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What is an Authorization Key?

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Each registry calls it something different, however effectively they all perform the same function; they are a security protocol to protect domains from unauthorised transfers.

Clients will require their domain name's password to transfer a domain name to name.com.au.
  • For .au domains: You can request Domain Password to be sent to the registered contact email address for the domain by using the following password retrieval tool.
    If the email contacts are not correct you will need to contact the current registrar to update your details according to their member update policy. If you are unsure of the current Registrar of your domain, enter your domain name here, or please contact our support team and they will assist you.

  • For gTLD (generic Top Level Domains - .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info) domains: You will need to contact the current Registrar of your domain and request the Domain Secret of Auth Key before transferring the domain. If you are unsure of the current Registrar of your domain, enter your domain name here, or please contact our support team and they will assist you.

  • For .nz domains: You will need to contact the current Registrar of your domain and request the UDAI Key before transferring your domain. If you are unsure of the current Registrar of your domain, enter your domain name here, or please contact our support team and they will assist you.

  • For .co.uk domains: You do not require an Authorization Key. You will need to provide our TAG (AUS-STYLE-AU) to the current registrar. Please contact our support team for assistance with .uk transfers as they require manually intervention. 
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