How to unlock an internal domain name

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

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• A domain name registered with Scaleway Domains and DNS

How to unlock a domain name

1. Click Domains and DNS in the Network section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
2. Click the domain name you want to configure.
3. Click Unlock under Transfer in the domain information section. A pop-up displays.
   
4. Click Unlock to unlock your domain name. A pop-up displays asking you to confirm.
5. Click Unlock again.

The operation might take a few minutes to complete.

How to lock a domain name

1. Click Domains and DNS in the Network section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
2. Click the domain name you want to configure.
3. Click Lock under Transfer in the domain information section. A pop-up displays asking you to confirm.
4. Click Lock to confirm. Your domain will be locked in a matter of minutes.