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
- Go to My Services > Domains > [domain]
- Find Transfer Lock in the overview section
Unlock Your Domain
You need to unlock before transferring out:
- Go to domain details page
- Click Unlock Domain
- Status changes to "Unlocked"
Lock Your Domain
After a transfer or if you want protection:
- Go to domain details page
- 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)