Domain Lock and Unlock

Domain Lock (Transfer Lock)

What is Domain Lock?

Domain lock (also called transfer lock or registrar lock) prevents unauthorized transfers of your domain to another registrar.

Check Lock Status

1. Go to My Services > Domains > [domain]
2. Find Transfer Lock in the overview section

Unlock Your Domain

You need to unlock before transferring out:

1. Go to domain details page
2. Click Unlock Domain
3. Status changes to "Unlocked"

Lock Your Domain

After a transfer or if you want protection:

1. Go to domain details page
2. Click Lock Domain

Important

• Keep your domain LOCKED unless you are transferring it
• Unlocking does not affect website or email functionality
• Some new domains have a 60-day lock after registration (ICANN policy)