http://domainnamewire.com/2007/02/13/its-time-to-fix-domain-name-authorizati... [Excerpt] These codes, alternatively called domain keys, transfer codes, etc., are required to transfer domains between registrars. Heres how it works. Say you want to transfer domains between registrars, such as from GoDaddyto Moniker (as I did with 50 of my domains this weekend). Before submitting your domains to Moniker, you need to get domain-specific codes from GoDaddy and provide them to Moniker. This adds a layer of protection. If someone gained access to your e-mail account they could try to transfer your domains to another registrar, but theyd need access to your registrar account to get the authorization codes. The problem is that registrars do their best to make it a hassle to get your authorization codes. At GoDaddy you must request that your authorization codes be e-mailed to you. You have to select each domain you want the code for, click the button to send the code, and then click a confirmation link. Thats not bad for one or two domains but is time consuming when transferring 50 domains. Why doesnt GoDaddy let you request authorization codes in bulk? I can unlock and lock domains in bulk, change nameservers in bulk, renew in bulk, and change contacts in bulk. But I cant request authorization codes in bulk. The answer is simple. If the hassle is too great then you wont bother transferring your domains. Im not trying to pick on GoDaddy, it just so happens that was the registrar in this case. Other registrars are just as bad if not worse. Some registrars even make it difficult to unlock a domain for transfer by requiring you send a long distance fax. Its time for ICANN to hold registrars to a higher standard and for ICANN to be given the power to enforce these standards with fines. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121