Domain locking prevents unauthorized transfers of your domain and is a vital security measure that follows ICANN Transfer Policy guidelines. Here's everything you need to know about domain locks at Squarespace.

Types of Domain Locks

1. Contact Information Update Lock:

• 60-day lock when changing domain owner contact info (Squarespace Domains LLC/II LLC, Key Systems)
• 10-day lock for email updates (Tucows)

2. New Registration Lock:

• No automatic lock with Squarespace Domains LLC/II LLC
• 60-day lock with Tucows or Key Systems (except some ccTLDs)

3. Transfer Lock:

• No lock when transferring to Squarespace Domains LLC/II LLC
• 60-day lock with Tucows or KeySystems (except some ccTLDs)

4. Default Security Lock:

• Enabled by default
• Can be removed at any time
• Independent of other active locks

Using a Locked Domain

While your domain is locked, you can still:

• Move it between Squarespace sites
• Point it to another website
• Connect it to different hosting

ccTLDs Without 60-day Locks:

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

To Disable Default Lock:

1. Open domain panel
2. Select your domain
3. Toggle off Domain Lock option

Best Practice: Keep domain lock enabled unless actively transferring to protect against unauthorized transfers.

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