{"id":7824,"date":"2026-04-21T09:40:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=7824"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:40:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:40:02","slug":"de-ce-este-necesar-un-cod-authinfo","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/why-an-authinfo-code-is-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"De ce este necesar un cod Authinfo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_fee1baf16c38a339-299\">An <strong>AuthInfo code<\/strong> (also known as an EPP key, transfer secret, or authorization code) is essentially the <strong>master password<\/strong> for your domain.<sup><\/sup> It is a unique string of characters assigned by the registrar to prove that you are the legitimate owner.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_fee1baf16c38a339-300\">In <strong>April 2026<\/strong>, as digital security standards have tightened, this code is the only thing standing between a secure domain and a &#8220;domain hijacking&#8221; attempt. Without it, you cannot move your digital brand from one provider to another.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/why-an-authinfo-code-is-needed\/#What_is_the_AuthInfo_Code\" >What is the AuthInfo Code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/why-an-authinfo-code-is-needed\/#When_Do_You_Need_an_AuthInfo_Code\" >When Do You Need an AuthInfo Code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/why-an-authinfo-code-is-needed\/#How_to_Get_an_AuthInfo_Code_for_a_ro_Domain\" >How to Get an AuthInfo Code for a .ro Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/why-an-authinfo-code-is-needed\/#2026_Security_Warning_Dont_Get_Hijacked\" >2026 Security Warning: Don&#8217;t Get Hijacked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/why-an-authinfo-code-is-needed\/#Troubleshooting_What_if_I_cant_get_the_code\" >Troubleshooting: What if I can&#8217;t get the code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/why-an-authinfo-code-is-needed\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_AuthInfo_Code\"><\/span><strong>What is the AuthInfo Code?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-16893364\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Acces timpuriu<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Mai ave\u021bi nevoie de ajutor?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contacta\u021bi echipa noastr\u0103 de servicii pentru clien\u021bi.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Trimite mesaj<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of your domain like a bank vault. Your username and password get you into the &#8220;lobby&#8221; (your hosting panel), but the <strong>AuthInfo code<\/strong> is the physical key required to move the contents of that vault to a different bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unique:<\/strong> Every domain has its own specific code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary:<\/strong> Codes often expire after 10\u201330 days for security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Controlled:<\/strong> Only the <strong>Registrant<\/strong> (owner) can request or generate it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_You_Need_an_AuthInfo_Code\"><\/span><strong>When Do You Need an AuthInfo Code?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will primarily need this code for two critical operations on <strong>mybox<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transferring to Another Registrar:<\/strong> If you want to move your <code>.ro<\/code> or <code>.com<\/code> domain from another provider to <strong>mybox<\/strong> (or vice versa) to consolidate your billing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfer of Ownership (Trade):<\/strong> For <strong>.ro<\/strong> domains, this is called a &#8220;Transfer of Right of Use.&#8221; You generate a key to authorize the change of the person or company listed as the owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consolidating Assets:<\/strong> If you have domains scattered across multiple registrars and want to manage them all in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_an_AuthInfo_Code_for_a_ro_Domain\"><\/span><strong>How to Get an AuthInfo Code for a .ro Domain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since <strong>.ro<\/strong> domains are managed by <strong>RoTLD<\/strong>, the process is highly standardized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Log in to RoTLD:<\/strong> Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotld.ro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rotld.ro<\/a> and select <strong>Domenii .ro \u279c Administrare On-line<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Authenticate:<\/strong> Enter your domain name and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generate the Key:<\/strong> * For a registrar transfer: Select <strong>Cheie de Autorizare \u279c Transfer la alt registrar<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For an ownership change: Select <strong>Transferuri \u279c Transfer Drept de Folosin\u021b\u0103<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Your Email:<\/strong> RoTLD will automatically send the code to the <strong>registrant email address<\/strong> on file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_Security_Warning_Dont_Get_Hijacked\"><\/span><strong>2026 Security Warning: Don&#8217;t Get Hijacked<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AuthInfo code is extremely sensitive. If a hacker gains access to this code, they can initiate a transfer to a registrar they control, effectively stealing your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Never share the code<\/strong> in a public forum, chat, or unencrypted email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Only give the code<\/strong> to the <em>new<\/em> registrar\u2019s official transfer form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check for &#8220;Transfer Locks&#8221;:<\/strong> Most <code>.com<\/code> and <code>.net<\/code> domains have a &#8220;Registrar Lock&#8221; enabled by default. You must <strong>Unlock<\/strong> the domain in your dashboard before the AuthInfo code will work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_What_if_I_cant_get_the_code\"><\/span><strong>Troubleshooting: What if I can&#8217;t get the code?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Problem<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cause<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Code is &#8220;Invalid&#8221;<\/strong><\/td><td>The code has expired or has a typo.<\/td><td>Generate a new code and use copy-paste (avoid manual typing).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Email Not Arriving<\/strong><\/td><td>Your WHOIS email address is outdated.<\/td><td>Perform an &#8220;Email Reset&#8221; on the RoTLD portal first.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Registrar Refusal<\/strong><\/td><td>You may have an unpaid balance.<\/td><td>Settle all invoices; by law (ICANN\/RoTLD), they cannot withhold the code if you are paid up.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>60-Day Lock<\/strong><\/td><td>New domains or recent transfers are locked.<\/td><td>You must wait 60 days from the last change before a new transfer is allowed.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><strong>Summary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AuthInfo code is your domain&#8217;s &#8220;Get Out of Jail Free&#8221; card. It ensures that you, and only you, have the power to decide who manages your digital identity. If you&#8217;re planning to move your site to <strong>mybox<\/strong>, having this code ready is the first step toward a seamless migration.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[128,56],"manual_kb_tag":[664,665,919,6701,6737,8799,9188,9189,9190,593],"class_list":["post-7824","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-domains","manualknowledgebasecat-domain-transfers","manual_kb_tag-authorization-code","manual_kb_tag-domain-authorization-code","manual_kb_tag-authinfo-code","manual_kb_tag-registrar-lock","manual_kb_tag-domain-security","manual_kb_tag-transfer-key","manual_kb_tag-transfer-secret","manual_kb_tag-domain-hijacking","manual_kb_tag-unlock-domain","manual_kb_tag-domain-transfer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7825,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7824\/revisions\/7825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=7824"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=7824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}