All generic domain extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose purpose is to block unsolicited transfers of existing domains. Many registry operators that manage ccTLDs that don’t support this option are in the process of introducing it for better safety and for the convenience of the domain name owners. A domain name can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only an individual who has access to the account with the current domain name registrar can accomplish that. New domains are registered with the lock feature activated deliberately, so as to prevent any unapproved transfer attempts. The lock feature is one of the safety measures for regulating the transfer of active domain names between domain name registrars that have been introduced over the years.

Registrar Lock in Web Hosting

With a Linux web hosting service from our company, you’ll exercise complete command over your domains through our custom-developed Hepsia Control Panel. You will be able to do anything you’d like, including locking and unlocking any of the domain names registered here, on the condition that the specific domain extension supports this feature. Clicking on the padlock symbol that you’ll notice next to any domain registered in your Control Panel will show you its current status and clicking on it for the second time will allow you to edit that status. If you’d like to transfer a domain to another registrar, you can start the procedure instantly. Since unlocking a domain name through your Hepsia Control Panel will take effect instantly, no propagation time or any action on our end will be required. Locking a domain is just as easy – you will just have to follow the very same steps.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers

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 manage your semi-dedicated server. You’ll see all your domain names in the Registered Domains section and those whose extensions support the registrar lock option will have a padlock icon on their right. You can unlock any domain name by clicking on its icon and since the update will propagate immediately, you’ll be able to continue with the transfer process without needing to wait for the registrar lock status to change on WHOIS sites. If you change your mind and choose not to transfer the domain name away from our company, locking it once again will be just as simple and will not require more than a couple of clicks in your Hepsia hosting Control Panel.