All generic Top-Level Domain extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock feature whose function is to prevent unsolicited transfers of active domains. Lots of domain name registry organizations that oversee country-code TLDs that don’t support this feature are in the process of introducing it for the sake of security and for the convenience of the domain registrants. A domain name can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only an individual who has been granted access to the account with the current domain name registrar can do that. New domains are registered with the lock feature enabled intentionally, so as to hinder any unwanted transfer attempts. The lock feature is one of the security measures for controlling the transfer of existing domains between domain registrars that have been introduced over the years.

Registrar Lock in Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through our company is really easy. This can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our Linux hosting, and will require literally two mouse clicks. All your domain names will be listed in alphabetical order in the Registered Domains section of the Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the registrar lock option, you will notice a padlock-like logo. Click on it once and you’ll see the domain name’s current status. Click for the second time and you’ll alter 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 updated on WHOIS lookup websites, so you can continue with the transfer procedure straight away.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Locking or unlocking any domain name registered through us is truly easy and can be accomplished through the Hepsia Control Panel – the one via which you administer your semi-dedicated server. You will find all your domains in the Registered Domains section and the ones whose extensions support the registrar lock option will have a padlock-like icon next to them. You can unlock any domain name by clicking on its icon and since the change will take effect instantly, you will be able to continue with the domain transfer without having to wait for the status to change on WHOIS sites. If you reconsider your decision and decide not to transfer the domain away from us, locking it again will be just as easy and will not require more than a couple of mouse clicks in your Control Panel.