Is it important to lock domain name?

Phil · #1 (**permalink**) 02-26-10, 11:15

What is the importance of locking a domain name after the completion of registration process?

carl owen · #2 (**permalink**) 02-26-10, 20:32

It is very essential to lock the domain after it has been registered so that there is no unauthorized access to the domain. The information registered with the domain can be changed and the domain can be transferred if the domain name is not locked which is certainly not in favor of the domain owner :(

Domains are locked by an EPP code which is also known as Authorization code of the domain. EPP code of the domain is generated by the Domain name registrar once the domain is registered. Hence, the Domain name is automatically locked

Garrett · #3 (**permalink**) 02-26-10, 20:34

Domain Locking put off unauthorized transfers of your domain to another register or web hosting by protecting your name servers.

Andreas · #4 (**permalink**) 02-27-10, 09:00

Domain locking is an effective way of ensuring the security and integrity of domain names and address allocating systems. This provision was made by ICANN due to the increasing problem of Domain Hijacking and slamming which are the major security risks faced by a domain owner.
Locking the domain provides an additional layer of security to domains in order to prevent unauthorized activities.

carl owen · #5 (**permalink**) 02-27-10, 14:06

In order to protect your domain against unauthorized transfers and update of nameservers, you should protect the EPP code i.e. Authorization code of the domain name. Do not provide this EPP code i.e. Authorization code of the domain to any 3rd party as you may loose the domain due to this reason :(

Cannon · #6 (**permalink**) 03-01-10, 05:40

Locking down the domain names is the safe way to keep any transfer from taking place. Some domain name registrars may offer you domain locking as an option, so make sure if the your registrar provides this service without any charges. Locking domain names is very easy.

Just sign-in into your account
Click on the Domain Names and select the manage domain names option.
Simply, select the domain you want to lock down and click on the locked option and save changes.
If you want to unlock a particular domain just select the domain name and simply click on the Unlock option and Save the Changes.

centelo · #7 (**permalink**) 03-01-10, 10:24

Just think about it the same as you do when you lock your home door at night. Do you want random people snooping around inside your safe area when you are not there?

bluetrance05 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-03-10, 03:42

It is important to lock your domain name so that no other third party can have access to your domain account. Other advantage of locking domain is protection from unauthorized parties from misdirecting your name servers or transfer your domain without your permission.

webstarter · #9 (**permalink**) 03-12-10, 10:57

Please lock your domain. After I registered a new domain a few years ago I was notified by my registrar about a mystery transfer, but it wasn't me. Because my domain was locked luckily it didn't happen.

carl owen · #10 (**permalink**) 03-12-10, 20:55

It has been noticed that some of the fraudulent companies contact the domain owners and ask them to renew their domains by paying some amount. They may also ask for the EPP code of the domain by giving some or the other reason due to which the domain owner can loose the domain :o

It is better to contact your domain registrar once you receive any kind of notification about domain renewals etc. as this could actually prove to be a correct decision and might save your domain