All generic extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose purpose is to hinder unsanctioned transfers of active domains. Many domain name registry operators that oversee country-code top-level domain names that don’t support this feature are in the process of introducing it for the sake of safety and for the convenience of the domain name owners. A domain 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 accomplish that. New domains are registered with the lock option enabled on purpose, so as to impede any unsanctioned transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the security measures for controlling the transfer of active domain names between registrar companies that have been introduced over the years.
Registrar Lock in Web Hosting
Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through us is really easy. This can be accomplished through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our web hosting, and will take exactly two clicks of the mouse. All your domain names will be displayed in alphabetical order in the Domain Manager section of the Hepsia Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the domain lock option, you’ll see a padlock-like icon. Click on it once and you’ll notice the domain’s current status. Click again and you’ll change its status. The change will take effect immediately without the need for you or for us to do anything else for the status to be ‘refreshed’ on WHOIS lookup sites, so you can continue with the transfer process straight away.
Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers
Locking or unlocking any domain registered through our company is really easy and can be achieved through the Hepsia hosting Control Panel – the one via which you manage your semi-dedicated server. You will find all your domains in the Registered Domains section and those whose extensions support the registrar lock feature will have a padlock-like icon on their right. You can unlock any domain by clicking on its icon and since the change will take effect immediately, you will be able to initiate the domain transfer process without needing to wait for the registrar lock status to be updated on WHOIS lookup websites. If you reconsider your decision and choose 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 few mouse clicks in your Hepsia hosting Control Panel.