All generic extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose purpose is to stop unsanctioned transfers of existing domains. Lots of domain name registry organizations that supervise country-code Top-Level Domains that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for greater security 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 a person who has been granted access to the account with the current registrar can do that. New domains are registered with the lock feature activated on purpose, so as to prevent any unauthorized transfer attempts. The lock option is one of the security measures for controlling the transfer of existing domain names between domain registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia hosting Control Panel, which is included with each and every shared hosting plan that we offer, will give you absolute control over your domains. You’ll see all domains registered through us neatly displayed in alphabetical order in a separate section of the Control Panel. Those whose extensions support the domain lock option will have a mini padlock icon on their right. By clicking the icon, you can see if the specific domain is locked or unlocked and you can change the current status by clicking once again – the procedure is as straightforward as that. You won’t need to wait for the change to take effect or for our company to do anything, as the change of the status takes effect instantly, even if you notice something different on WHOIS lookup sites. After all, it takes time for such websites to update the info that they display.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers

Locking or unlocking any domain registered through our company is unbelievably easy and can be achieved through the Hepsia hosting Control Panel – the one via which you manage your semi-dedicated server. You’ll see all your domain names in the Domain Manager 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 take effect right away, you’ll be able to start the domain name transfer procedure without the need to wait for the registrar lock status to be updated on WHOIS lookup websites. If you reconsider your decision and decide not to transfer the domain name away from our company, locking it once again will be just as easy and will not require more than a couple of mouse clicks in your Hepsia Control Panel.