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Domain lock

Quick answer · What is Domain lock?

A status or setting that restricts specified domain changes, often including registrar transfer.

IN PRACTICE

Domain lock: an example

A domain may show a client transfer prohibition until an authorized owner changes the setting.

KEEP IN MIND

A transfer lock does not replace a strong registrar login or protect every possible DNS change.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Domain lock?

A domain may show a client transfer prohibition until an authorized owner changes the setting.

Does a transfer lock protect every possible DNS change?

A transfer lock does not replace a strong registrar login or protect every possible DNS change.

Which concepts should I read alongside Domain lock?

Domain transfer: A change of sponsoring registrar for a domain registration.
Registrar: An organization through which a registrant registers and manages a domain under the relevant registry's rules.