Problem #

You see the following error while using Nominet for domain registrations:

Error Connecting to ssl://epp.nominet.org.uk on port 700

Cause #

This error indicates that your firewall is blocking the connection or you have not whitelisted your IP address with Nominet.

Solution #

Check to ensure that port 700 is open in your server’s firewall.

If updating your firewall does not resolve the issue, open a ticket with Nominet to request access to use your Nominet account via EPP using your server’s IP address. You can find the IP address in WHMCS at Help () > License Information.

Last modified: January 22, 2025