All generic TLD extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock option whose purpose is to impede unsanctioned transfers of active domain names. Lots of registry operators that supervise ccTLDs that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for greater security and for the convenience of the domain owners. A domain can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only an individual who has been given access to the account with the current domain registrar can accomplish that. New domain names are registered with the lock option activated on purpose, so as to impede any unwanted transfer attempts. The lock option is one of the security measures for controlling the transfer of active domains between domain registrars that have been introduced over the years.

Registrar Lock in Cloud Web Hosting

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

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Locking or unlocking any domain registered through our company is really easy and can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel – the one via which you administer your semi-dedicated server. You will see all your domains in the Registered Domains section and those whose extensions support the registrar lock feature 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 right away, you will be able to initiate the domain transfer without needing to wait for the registrar lock status to be changed on WHOIS websites. If you reconsider your decision and decide not to transfer the domain away from our company, locking it again will be just as simple and will not require more than a few clicks of the mouse in your Hepsia hosting Control Panel.