All generic top-level domain name extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose purpose is to stop unapproved transfers of active domains. Lots of registry operators that manage country-code Top-Level Domains that do not support this feature are in the process of introducing it for better safety and for the convenience of the domain name owners. A domain name can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only a registrant who has been granted access to the account with the current domain name registrar can do that. New domain names are registered with the lock option activated deliberately, so as to block 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.

Registrar Lock in Web Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain registered through our company is very easy. This can be achieved through the Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with our web hosting services, and will require literally two clicks. All your domain names will be shown in alphabetical order in the Registered Domains section of the Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the domain lock option, you will see a padlock-like symbol. Click on it once and you’ll notice the domain name’s current status. Click for the second time and you will change its status. The change will take effect immediately without the need for you or for our company to do anything else for the status to be ‘refreshed’ on WHOIS lookup sites, so you can initiate the transfer straight away.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Locking or unlocking any domain registered through us is unbelievably easy and can be achieved through the Hepsia hosting Control Panel – the one via which you manage your semi-dedicated server. You will find all your domains 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 name by clicking on its icon and since the update will propagate straight away, you’ll be able to go ahead with the domain transfer process without having to wait for the lock status to be updated on WHOIS lookup websites. If you reconsider your decision and choose not to transfer the domain away from our company, locking it again will be just as simple and will not require more than a few mouse clicks in your hosting Control Panel.