All generic top-level domain name extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to block unapproved transfers of existing 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 registrants. A domain name can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only a registrant who has been granted access to the account with the current registrar company can achieve that. New domains are registered with the lock option enabled intentionally, so as to prevent any unapproved transfer attempts. The lock option is among the safety measures for regulating the transfer of existing domains between domain registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with each and every shared hosting plan that we offer, will grant you complete control over your domain names. You’ll find all domain names registered through our company 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 given domain name is locked or unlocked and you can change the current status by clicking once more – the process is as straightforward as that. You will not need to wait for the update to propagate or for our company to do anything, as the change of the status takes effect instantly, even if you notice something else on WHOIS lookup sites. After all, it takes time for such sites to ‘refresh’ the info that they show.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers

Locking or unlocking any domain name registered through our company is extremely easy and can be accomplished through the Hepsia hosting Control Panel – the one via which you administer your semi-dedicated server. You will find all your domain names in the Registered Domains section and those whose extensions support the registrar lock option will have a padlock-like icon next to them. You can unlock any domain name by clicking on its icon and since the update will propagate instantaneously, you’ll be able to continue with the transfer procedure without the need to wait for the registrar lock status to be updated on WHOIS lookup sites. If you change your mind and choose not to transfer the domain away from us, locking it once again will be just as simple and will not require more than a few clicks of the mouse in your Hepsia Control Panel.