transfer lock

A restriction that stops a domain from moving to another registrar (glossary)registrar A company that registers domain names for customers with the registry. Full definition of registrar. Owners can usually remove a registrar lock (glossary)registrar lock A registrar-set lock that blocks transfers until the owner removes it. Full definition of registrar lock. ICANN (glossary)ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN policy allows or requires 60-day waiting periods after registration (glossary)registration Obtaining the right to use a domain name for a set period. Full definition of registration, a transfer or a change of registrant (glossary)change of registrant A change of a domain's owner details, with confirmation steps. Full definition of change of registrant. Changes adopted in 2026, not yet in force, make a 30-day limit mandatory and remove the lock after a change of registrant.