---
title: How to unlock an internal domain
description: Discover how to unlock internal domain names effortlessly. Follow our detailed steps to manage domain security and facilitate transfers.
tags: domain unlock transfer authcode
dates:
  validation: 2025-10-01
  posted: 2022-10-31
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

import image from './assets/scaleway-domain-unlock.webp'


Domain names are locked by default to avoid any unsolicited outgoing transfer. If you want to transfer your domain to another registrar, you can unlock it from the Scaleway console.

<Message type="important">
  You cannot unlock internal domains for a period of 60 days after creating them.
</Message>

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- An **internal domain** registered with Scaleway Domains and DNS

## How to unlock a domain name

1. Click **Domains and DNS** in the **Domains & Web Hosting** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu.
2. Click the domain you want to unlock. The domain's **Overview** tab displays.
3. Click **Unlock** under **Transfer** in the **Domain Information** section. A confirmation pop-up displays.
    <Lightbox image={image} alt="Domain's information section with the following information: status, type, transfer, DNSSEC, autorenew, and expiration date." />
4. Click **Unlock** to confirm. The operation might take a few minutes to complete. Once your domain is unlocked, you can copy its transfer authorization code.
    <Message type="note">
      The transfer authorization code allows you to transfer your domain to another registrar.
    </Message>
5. Click the **Copy** icon under **Transfer** in the **Domain Information** section. Your transfer authorization code is copied in your clipboard. Make sure that you give it to the registrar you want to transfer your domain to.