Two domain registrars, labeled Registrar A and Registrar B, between which the domain transfer directions are shown, and in the center is a lock symbolizing the temporary blocking of the transfer after registration.
After registration, the domain remains blocked for transfer for some time.

Many website owners face a situation where, right after registering a domain name, they try to transfer it to another registrar but receive a refusal. This often causes surprise and even distrust, since from the user’s perspective the domain is already paid for and formally belongs to them. In reality, this restriction is not an error or a limitation imposed by a specific company. It is built into the domain name management system itself and operates under clearly defined international rules.