How to Register an Unlocked Domain Name

Registrar locking prevents unauthorize users from gaining control of your domain.

Domain name locking, also known as registrar locking, is a feature that registrars such as Go Daddy, Yahoo and Network Solutions provide to make it difficult for impersonators to move your domain to a new registrar. While beneficial, this feature also requires you to unlock a domain before moving the domain name to another company. Although most companies do not allow you to register an unlocked name, you can immediately unlock your domain after registration in anticipation for future moves.

Instructions

Go Daddy

1. Log into your Go Daddy account panel and click "Domain Manager" under the "My Products" section in the sidebar.

2. Click to place a check mark next to your domain name and click the "Locking" button from the navigation bar.

3. Uncheck the box next to "Lock Domain" and click "OK."

Network Solutions

1. Log into your Network Solutions Account Manager in your web browser.

2. Click the domain name you wish to edit, if you have more than one, and choose "Edit" in the "Domain Details" section.

3. Click with your mouse to fill in the radio button next to "Turn Domain Protect Off" and click the "Save" link.

Yahoo! Domains

1. Log into your Yahoo business website control panel using your browser.

2. Click the "Domain Control Panel" link for the domain you wish to edit.

3. Click the "Edit Domain Locking" link on the control panel page.

4. Click the "Unlock Domain" button.

References

• Yahoo: What is domain locking?
• Yahoo: How do I lock and unlock my domain?
• Web Design By Cookie: Registrar Specific Instructions to Unlock Your Domain for Transfer