# Get Auth Code For Domain

Retrieves the transfer authorization code (EPP code) for a domain.

Endpoint: GET /core/v1/domains/{domainName}:getAuthCode
Version: 1.3.1
Security: BasicAuth

## Path parameters:

  - `domainName` (string, required)
    DomainName is the domain name to retrieve the authorization code for.

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `authCode` (string, required)
    AuthCode is the authorization code needed to transfer a domain to another registrar. If you are storing auth codes, be sure to store them in a secure manner.

## Response 403 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string, required)
    A human-readable message providing more details about the error
    Example: "Permission denied"

  - `details` (string,null)
    Additional context or information about the error
    Example: "Failed authentication"

## Response 404 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string, required)
    A human-readable message providing more details about the error
    Example: "Not Found"

  - `details` (string,null)
    Additional context or information about the error
    Example: "The requested domain does not exist."

## Response 406 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string, required)
    A human-readable message providing more details about the error.
    Example: "Internal Server Error"

  - `details` (string,null)
    Additional context or information about the error.
    Example: "Something went wrong."

## Response 429 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string)
    A human-readable message providing more details about the error
    Example: "Rate Limit Exceeded"

## Response 500 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string, required)
    A human-readable message providing more details about the error.
    Example: "Internal Server Error"

  - `details` (string,null)
    Additional context or information about the error.
    Example: "Something went wrong."