All generic domain name extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock feature whose function is to hinder unauthorized transfers of existing domains. Many domain registry operators that manage country-code TLDs that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for the sake of safety and for the convenience of the domain registrants. A domain can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only a registrant who has been given access to the account with the current registrar can achieve that. New domain names are registered with the lock feature enabled on purpose, so as to stop any unsolicited transfer attempts. The lock option is among the safety measures for regulating the transfer of active domain names between domain name registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Web Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through our company is really easy. This can be accomplished through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our Linux web hosting, and will take literally two clicks. All your domain names will be shown in alphabetical order in the Domain Manager section of the Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the domain lock option, you’ll notice a padlock-like sign. Click on it once and you will notice the domain name’s present status. Click once again and you will change its status. The change will take effect instantaneously without the need for you or for us to do anything else for the status to be ‘refreshed’ on WHOIS lookup sites, so you can continue with the transfer procedure straight away.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers

Locking or unlocking any domain name registered through our company is incredibly easy and can be accomplished through the Hepsia hosting Control Panel – the one via which you manage your semi-dedicated server. You’ll find all your domain names in the Domain Manager section and those whose extensions support the registrar lock option will have a padlock icon on their right. You can unlock any domain name by clicking on its icon and since the update will propagate momentarily, you will be able to initiate the transfer procedure without needing to wait for the lock status to be changed on WHOIS sites. If you change your mind and opt not to transfer the domain name away from our company, locking it again will be just as easy and will not require more than a couple of mouse clicks in your Hepsia hosting Control Panel.