All generic domain extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock option whose function is to hinder unwanted transfers of existing domain names. Lots of domain name registry operators that supervise country-code top-level domain names that don’t support this option are in the process of introducing it for better safety and for the convenience of the domain owners. A domain can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only an individual who has been given access to the account with the current domain registrar can do that. New domains are registered with the lock option enabled intentionally, so as to prevent any unsanctioned transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the safety measures for controlling the transfer of active domain names between registrar companies that have been adopted over the years.