How To Lock and Unlock Your Domain Name

A Domain Lock or Registrar Lock prevents unauthorised third parties from transferring your domain to another Registrar.

Crazy Domains provides this feature to give Domain Names extra protection from unsolicited transfers. However, if you actually decide to transfer your Domain Name or access some maintenance functions, you will be required to Unlock it first.

You can manage the Domain Lock status of your Domain Name through your Account Manager. Lock/Unlock your domain using the steps below:

1. Log in to your Account Manager.
2. In the Dashboard, locate the domain name that you want to access.

   

3. Now, click MANAGE in the applicable Domain Registration row.

   NOTE. Your products are grouped by domain name. Make sure to locate the specific domain that you want to manage.

   

   IMPORTANT

   • Not having the gear icon or the MANAGE button on Domain Registration means that your domain is registered elsewhere, may have expired, or is in another Crazy Domains account. Renew your domain name or transfer it to Crazy Domains now.  
   • Check where your domain name is registered with the Crazy Domains WHOIS lookup.  
4. Click the drop-down to open Domain Lock options.

   

5. Click the button to lock or unlock.
   • On – This option locks the domain in Crazy Domains and the domain can’t be transferred.
   • Off – This option unlocks the domain.
6. Click Update.

Domain Lock Isn’t Working 

Here are some of the possible reasons your Domain Lock isn’t working: 

• It is within the 60-day lock in period of a new domain registration. 
• It is within the 60-day lock in period of a newly transferred domain. 
• The Registrant has breached the policies set by either the Registrar or the Registry. 
• The domain is involved in a domain dispute case. 
• The registrant has been flagged for using the domain for spamming purposes or cybersquatting. 

In which case, you may contact us so we can investigate and take the necessary steps.