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Transfer Lock

A transfer lock is a setting or status that prevents a domain from being transferred to another registrar.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
Transfer Lock
Plain-English definition
A transfer lock is a setting or status that prevents a domain from being transferred to another registrar.
Technical definition
A transfer lock is a setting or status that prevents a domain from being transferred to another registrar.
Commonly confused with
status that prevents a domain from being transferred to another registrar.

Definition

A transfer lock is a setting or status that prevents a domain from being transferred to another registrar.

Why it matters

Transfer locks help protect domains from unauthorized transfers.

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