All generic top-level domain name extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock feature whose function is to hinder unapproved transfers of existing domain names. Lots of domain registry operators that oversee ccTLDs that do not support this feature are in the process of introducing it for better safety and for the convenience of the domain registrants. A domain name can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only a person who has access to the account with the current domain registrar can accomplish that. New domain names are registered with the lock feature activated intentionally, so as to block any unsanctioned transfer attempts. The lock feature is one of the security measures for regulating the transfer of active domains between domain name registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Cloud Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through our company is amazingly easy. This can be achieved through the Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with our Linux cloud hosting packages, and will require literally two clicks of the mouse. All your domains 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 see a padlock-like icon. Click on it once and you’ll notice the domain’s current status. Click once again and you’ll change its status. The change will propagate 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 go ahead with the transfer procedure straight away.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Managing your domain names with our company is amazingly easy and the registrar lock feature is not an exception. If you’ve got a semi-dedicated server account, you will be able to administer the domains registered through our company using the very same Control Panel via which you’ll manage your hosting account. For your convenience’s sake, the domains will be displayed in alphabetical order and on the right you’ll notice a padlock icon in case the particular domain name supports the registrar lock option. If you click on the icon, you’ll see if the particular domain name is locked or not and you’ll be able to alter this status by clicking once more. The status will be changed momentarily and you’ll be able to start the transfer process without needing to wait for the change to be shown on WHOIS lookup sites or for our company to do anything on our end.