Lock a domain
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To lock a domain
Using the Windows interface
Using a command line
Using the Windows interface
Open POP3 service.
In the console tree, click the computer_name node.
Where?
- POP3 Service/computer_name
In the details pane, right-click the domain you want to lock, and then click Lock.
Notes
To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.
To open the POP3 service snap-in, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click POP3 Service.
When you lock a domain, you prevent all members of the domain from retrieving their e-mail. Incoming e-mail for the domain is still received and delivered to the appropriate mailbox directory in the mail store. The service will also continue to send outgoing mail.
When a domain is locked, individual mailboxes cannot be unlocked; the entire domain must be unlocked.
If you are using Active Directory integrated authentication, you must log on to the Active Directory domain, not the local computer, to perform this procedure.
Using a command line
Open Command Prompt.
Type:
winpop lockdomain_name
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
winpop lock |
Locks all mailboxes in a domain, which prevents users from downloading mail using the POP3 service. |
domain_name |
Specifies the domain you want to lock; for example, example.com |
Notes
To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.
To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command prompt.
When you lock a domain, you prevent all members of the domain from retrieving their e-mail. Incoming e-mail for the domain is still received and delivered to the appropriate mailbox directory in the mail store. The service will also continue to send outgoing mail.
When a domain is locked, individual mailboxes cannot be unlocked; the entire domain must be unlocked.
If you are using Active Directory integrated authentication, you must log on to the Active Directory domain, not the local computer, to perform this procedure.
To view the complete syntax for this command, at a command prompt, type:
winpop help
Information about functional differences
- Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.