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Registrar lock is a feature associated with each domain name that has been registered. It ensures that the domain is not transferred without the client\u2019s consent.<\/p>\n

To set\/release the registrar lock, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n

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  1. Log in to Truehost Client Area account<\/li>\n
  2. Select My Domains>>>Domains<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Click on the <\/b>Drop down Settings <\/b>icon of the domain you want to lock\/release then select Manage Domain<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Select Registrar Lock <\/b>from the left pane. Alternatively, you can click on the Change the registrar lock status for your domain <\/b><\/span><\/a>link<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. You will then see the Registrar lock status<\/strong>. Click the blue button to Enable or Disable<\/strong> as you wish<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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