Domain locking prevents unauthorized domain transfers and protects your website ownership. Here's what you need to know about different types of domain locks and managing them effectively.

Types of Domain Locks

1. Contact Information Update Lock

• 60-day lock when changing domain contact details
• Applies to Squarespace Domains LLC and II LLC
• 10-day lock for Tucows registrar email updates

2. New Registration Lock

• Some registrars apply 60-day lock for new domains
• Varies by TLD and registrar
• Tucows and Key Systems enforce 60-day lock

3. Transfer Lock

• Applies after transferring domain to Squarespace
• 60-day lock for Tucows and Key Systems
• No lock for Squarespace Domains LLC and II LLC

4. Default Security Lock

• Automatically activated for protection
• Can be disabled anytime
• Independent of other mandatory locks

Managing Locked Domains

To Disable Default Lock:

1. Access Domains panel
2. Select target domain
3. Toggle Domain Lock option off

Using Locked Domains:

• Can forward to other websites
• Can transfer between Squarespace sites
• Can link to external sites

ccTLDs Without 60-day Locks:

• .co.uk, .org.uk, .uk
• .au, .com.au
• .de
• .eu
• .fr
• .isso
• .jp
• .nl
• .nz, .co.nz
• .pl
• .pw

Best Practices:

• Keep domain lock enabled unless transferring
• Use forwarding for temporary solutions
• Wait for lock expiration before transfers
• Consider linking options during lock periods

During lock periods, you can still:

• Forward domains to other sites
• Transfer between Squarespace sites
• Update DNS settings
• Modify nameservers
• Add DNS records

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