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EPP Code

Also called an authorization code or transfer code, this is a unique password required to transfer a domain from one registrar to another. The EPP code prevents unauthorized transfers and should be kept secure.

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Aftermarket

Secondary domain sales market

Reg Fee

Short for 'registration fee' - the cost to register a domain name for one year.

Dictionary Domain Name

A dictionary domain name is a domain name that uses a word or words that are found in the dictionary. These words can be in any language, but most commonly they are in English. For example, "apple...

Defensive Registration

Registering domain names to protect a brand rather than for direct use or resale.

Blocklist

A list of domain names or IP addresses flagged for spam, malware, or other malicious activities.

.DE

Germany's country code, one of the largest ccTLDs in the world. No expiration dates in WHOIS, and deleted names drop almost immediately.