All generic TLD extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock feature whose function is to prevent unauthorized transfers of active domain names. Many domain registry organizations that oversee ccTLDs that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for greater safety 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 registrar company can achieve that. New domain names are registered with the lock option enabled intentionally, so as to block any unsolicited transfer attempts. The lock option is one of the security measures for regulating the transfer of existing domains between domain registrars that have been adopted over the years.
Registrar Lock in Cloud Hosting
Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through us is exceptionally easy. This can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our Linux cloud packages, and will take literally two clicks of the mouse. All your domain names will be displayed in alphabetical order in the Domain Manager section of the Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the domain lock option, you’ll see a padlock-like logo. Click on it once and you will see the present status of the domain. Click for the second time and you will change its status. The change will propagate immediately 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 go ahead with the transfer process right away.
Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting
Locking or unlocking any domain name registered through our company is very easy and can be achieved through the Hepsia Control Panel – the one via which you administer your semi-dedicated server. You’ll find all your domains in the Domain Manager section and those whose extensions support the registrar lock feature will have a padlock icon on their right. You can unlock any domain by clicking on its icon and since the update will propagate momentarily, you will be able to continue with the domain name transfer process without needing to wait for the lock status to be changed on WHOIS websites. If you change your mind and decide not to transfer the domain away from us, locking it again will be just as simple and will not take more than a few clicks of the mouse in your hosting Control Panel.