All generic Top-Level Domain extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock feature whose purpose is to prevent unwanted transfers of active domains. Many registry organizations that supervise ccTLDs that don’t support this option are in the process of introducing it for better safety and for the convenience of the domain registrants. A domain name can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only an individual who has been granted access to the account with the current registrar can accomplish that. New domain names are registered with the lock option activated on purpose, so as to stop any unauthorized transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the safety measures for controlling the transfer of existing domain names between domain name registrars that have been introduced over the years.