All generic Top-Level Domain extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock option whose purpose is to hinder unsanctioned transfers of existing domains. Lots of domain name registry organizations that oversee country-code Top-Level Domains that do not support this feature are in the process of introducing it for the sake of security 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 access to the account with the current registrar company can accomplish that. New domains are registered with the lock feature activated deliberately, so as to prevent any unwanted transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the safety measures for controlling the transfer of active domains between registrars that have been introduced over the years.

Registrar Lock in Cloud Web Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain registered through us is remarkably easy. This can be accomplished through the Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with our Linux cloud web hosting, and will require literally two mouse clicks. All your domain names will be displayed in alphabetical order in the Domain Manager section of the Hepsia Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the domain lock option, you’ll notice a padlock-like logo. Click on it once and you will notice the present status of the domain. Click once more and you’ll change its status. The update will take effect instantly without the need for you or for our company to do anything else for the status to be ‘refreshed’ on WHOIS lookup websites, so you can proceed with the transfer procedure straight away.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers

Locking or unlocking any domain registered through us is truly easy and can be accomplished through the Hepsia hosting Control Panel – the one via which you administer your semi-dedicated server. You’ll see all your domain names in the Domain Manager 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 by clicking on its icon and since the change will take effect momentarily, you will be able to proceed with the transfer procedure without the need to wait for the registrar lock status to be updated on WHOIS lookup sites. If you change your mind and choose not to transfer the domain away from our company, locking it once again will be just as simple and will not take more than several clicks in your hosting Control Panel.