All generic Top-Level Domain extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to impede unsanctioned transfers of existing domains. Many domain name registry operators that supervise country-code TLDs that do not support this option are in the process of adopting it for better security and for the convenience of the domain owners. A domain can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only a registrant who has been granted access to the account with the current registrar can accomplish that. New domain names are registered with the lock feature enabled deliberately, so as to impede any unsanctioned transfer attempts. The lock option is among the safety measures for controlling the transfer of existing domains between registrar companies that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Cloud Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through us is incredibly easy. This can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with our Linux cloud hosting services, and will take literally two mouse clicks. All your domain names will be displayed alphabetically in the Domain Manager section of the Hepsia Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the domain lock option, you will notice a padlock-like symbol. Click on it once and you’ll notice the current status of the domain name. Click once again and you’ll change its status. The update will propagate instantaneously without the need for you or for us to do anything else for the status to be ‘refreshed’ on WHOIS lookup websites, so you can proceed with the transfer process straight away.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Locking or unlocking any domain name registered through us is unbelievably easy and can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel – the one via which you administer your semi-dedicated server. You will see all your domain names in the Domain Manager section and the ones whose extensions support the registrar lock feature will have a padlock icon on their right. You can unlock any domain by clicking on its icon and since the update will propagate straight away, you’ll be able to continue with the domain name transfer without the need to wait for the registrar lock status to change on WHOIS lookup websites. If you reconsider your decision and opt not to transfer the domain away from us, locking it again will be just as easy and will not require more than a few clicks of the mouse in your Control Panel.