EPP Reference
Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) standards and specifications.
1. Introduction to EPP
Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) is a standard for communication between domain registrars and registries. It is designed to enable robust and standardized data exchange for managing objects such as domains, hosts, and contacts.
The NICPOINT platform fully supports the EPP standard, allowing you to automate all key operations.
2. RFC Standards
The following are the key IETF documents defining the EPP protocol:
RFC 5730: Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP)
The main standard defining the basic EPP framework. It describes the XML structure, transport parameters, and basic commands.
View RFC 5730 →RFC 5731: EPP Domain Name Mapping
Specification for managing domain names (registration, renewal, transfer, deletion) within the EPP framework.
View RFC 5731 →RFC 5732: EPP Host Mapping
Defines management of host objects (nameservers). Used for creating and updating "glue records" and nameserver data.
View RFC 5732 →RFC 5733: EPP Contact Mapping
Defines management of contacts (registrants, admin/tech persons). Prescribes mandatory data such as address, phone, and email.
View RFC 5733 →RFC 5734: EPP Transport over TCP
Describes how EPP messages are transported over a TCP connection, including security recommendations (TLS) and frame format.
View RFC 5734 →3. Additional Resources
For detailed implementation and XML structure examples, we also recommend the following sources: