All generic Top-Level Domain extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock feature whose function is to stop unapproved transfers of existing domain names. Lots of domain registry operators that manage ccTLDs that do not support this feature are in the process of introducing it for the sake of safety and for the convenience of the domain name registrants. A domain can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only an individual who has been given access to the account with the current domain name registrar can do that. New domains are registered with the lock option activated intentionally, so as to block any unapproved transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the security measures for regulating the transfer of existing domain names between domain name registrars that have been introduced over the years.

Registrar Lock in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every shared hosting plan that we offer, will give you complete authority over your domains. You’ll see all domain names registered through our company neatly listed 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 next to them. By clicking on the icon, you can find out if the specific domain name is locked or unlocked and you can update the current status by clicking once again – the procedure is as simple as that. You will not need to wait for the update to propagate or for our company to do anything, as the status change takes effect instantly, even if you see something else on WHOIS lookup sites. After all, it takes time for such sites to update the info that they show.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Locking or unlocking any domain name registered through our company is incredibly easy and can be achieved through the Hepsia hosting Control Panel – the one via which you manage your semi-dedicated server. You’ll find all your domain names in the Domain Manager section and those whose extensions support the registrar lock feature will have a padlock-like icon next to them. You can unlock any domain name by clicking on its icon and since the change will take effect straight away, you will be able to go ahead with the domain name transfer process without the need to wait for the status to change on WHOIS lookup sites. If you reconsider your decision and choose not to transfer the domain away from our company, locking it again will be just as simple and will not require more than several clicks in your Hepsia Control Panel.