All generic top-level domain name extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock feature whose purpose is to impede unwanted transfers of active domain names. Many registry operators that manage country-code TLDs that do not support this feature are in the process of adopting it for better security and for the convenience of the domain name owners. A domain can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only a registrant who has been given access to the account with the current domain name registrar can achieve that. New domains are registered with the lock feature activated deliberately, so as to hinder any unwanted 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 Cloud Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain registered through us is truly easy. This can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our Linux cloud hosting, and will require literally two clicks of the mouse. 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 domain lock option, you will see a padlock-like logo. Click on it once and you will see the present status of the domain. Click once more and you’ll alter its status. The change will propagate instantly without the need for you or for our company to do anything else for the status to be updated on WHOIS lookup sites, so you can continue with the transfer process right away.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Locking or unlocking any domain registered through us is incredibly easy and can be achieved through the Hepsia Control Panel – the one via which you manage your semi-dedicated server. You will see all your domain names in the Registered Domains section and the ones whose extensions support the registrar lock feature will have a padlock-like icon on their right. You can unlock any domain name by clicking on its icon and since the change will propagate instantaneously, you’ll be able to continue with the domain transfer without having to wait for the registrar lock status to change on WHOIS sites. If you change your mind and choose not to transfer the domain away from our company, locking it again will be just as easy and will not require more than a few clicks in your Hepsia Control Panel.