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Why is my domain in "Buy Lock" status?
Updated: 2026/10/23Viewed times: 335562
When you purchase a domain through our Domain Marketplace, our system automatically places it in "Buy Lock" status for 15 days. The domain can still be used during this time, you can set the name servers, DNS for the domain and list the domain in the Dynadot Marketplace or User Auction for resale. However, you will not be able to
The reason for this lock is to prevent fraud. This lock helps protect our sellers from not being compensated for their domain and then losing the domain because the buyer transferred it out.
After the 15-day period has passed, the "Buy Lock" will automatically be removed.
NOTE:
- This is different than the "Auction Lock" that is placed on Expired Auction domains.
- If installment payment is selected for the marketplace order, the buy lock will remain in place until 15 days after the final installment payment has been made.
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