All generic top-level domain name extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock feature whose function is to stop unapproved transfers of existing domains. Lots of domain name registry operators that oversee ccTLDs that don’t support this option are in the process of introducing it for greater security and for the convenience of the domain name registrants. A domain 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 registrar can do that. New domain names are registered with the lock option enabled deliberately, so as to stop any unwanted transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the safety measures for controlling the transfer of existing domains between domain name registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with each and every hosting plan that we offer, will give you total command over your domains. You’ll see all domain names registered through us conveniently displayed in alphabetical order in a separate Control Panel section. Those whose extensions support the domain lock option will have a mini padlock icon on their right. By clicking on the icon, you can see if the specific domain is locked or unlocked and you can update the present status by clicking once again – the procedure is as simple as that. You will not have to wait for the update to propagate or for our company to do anything, as the status change takes effect momentarily, even if you see something else on WHOIS lookup sites. After all, it takes time for such websites to ‘refresh’ the details that they show.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers

Locking or unlocking any domain name registered through our company is exceptionally easy and can be done through the Hepsia hosting Control Panel – the one via which you manage your semi-dedicated server. You will find all your domain names in the Registered Domains section and those whose extensions support the registrar lock option 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 straight away, you will be able to start the domain transfer without waiting for the registrar lock status to change on WHOIS lookup websites. If you change your mind and decide not to transfer the domain away from our company, locking it once again will be just as easy and will not require more than a few mouse clicks in your Hepsia Control Panel.