All generic TLD extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to stop unwanted transfers of active domain names. Lots of domain registry operators that oversee country-code Top-Level Domains that do not support this feature are in the process of adopting it for better safety and for the convenience of the domain owners. A domain name 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 domain registrar can do that. New domain names are registered with the lock option enabled on purpose, so as to prevent any unsanctioned transfer attempts. The lock feature is one of the safety measures for regulating the transfer of existing domains between registrars that have been introduced over the years.
Registrar Lock in Website Hosting
Locking and unlocking a domain registered through us is extremely easy. This can be achieved through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our website hosting plans, and will require literally two mouse clicks. All your domain names will be listed 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 will see a padlock-like logo. Click on it once and you’ll notice the present status of the domain. Click once more and you’ll alter its status. The change will take effect immediately without the need for you or for us to do anything else for the status to be updated on WHOIS lookup websites, so you can proceed with the transfer procedure right away.
Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers
Locking or unlocking any domain registered through our company is truly easy and can be accomplished through the Hepsia Control Panel – the one via which you manage your semi-dedicated server. You’ll see all your domain names 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 update will propagate instantaneously, you will be able to proceed with the domain name transfer without the need to wait for the registrar lock status to be updated on WHOIS lookup websites. If you reconsider your decision and decide not to transfer the domain name away from our company, locking it again will be just as simple and will not take more than a few mouse clicks in your Hepsia Control Panel.