registrar lock

A protection set by the registrar (glossary)registrar A company that registers domain names for customers with the registry. Full definition of registrar, usually with client statuses such as clientTransferProhibited (glossary)clientTransferProhibited A registrar status that blocks transfers to another registrar. Full definition of clientTransferProhibited, that blocks transfers or changes until the owner unlocks it. It is easy to turn off in the account, so it protects less than a registry lock (glossary)registry lock A registry-level lock that strongly protects a domain against unauthorized changes. Full definition of registry lock.