All generic TLD extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to hinder unsanctioned transfers of existing domains. Many registry organizations that supervise country-code Top-Level Domains that do not support this option are in the process of adopting 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 a person who has access to the account with the current registrar company can do that. New domain names are registered with the lock option activated on purpose, so as to block any unapproved transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the security measures for controlling the transfer of active domain names between domain registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Hosting

The Hepsia hosting Control Panel, which comes with each and every hosting package that we offer, will give you complete command over your domain names. You’ll see all domain names registered through our company neatly displayed in alphabetical order in a separate Control Panel section. Those whose extensions support the registrar lock option will have a mini padlock icon next to them. By clicking the icon, you can find out if the given domain is locked or unlocked and you can alter the present status by clicking once more – the process is as simple as that. You won’t need to wait for the update to propagate or for our company to do anything, as the change of the status takes effect momentarily, even if you see something else on WHOIS lookup websites. After all, it takes time for such websites to ‘refresh’ the info that they show.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Managing your domain names with our company is extremely easy and the registrar lock option is not an exception. In case you’ve got a semi-dedicated server account, you will be able to manage the domains registered through us using the exact same Control Panel via which you’ll administer your hosting account. For your convenience, the domain names will be displayed alphabetically and on the right you’ll notice a padlock-like icon if the given domain name supports the registrar lock feature. If you click on the icon, you will see whether the given domain is locked or not and you will be able to alter this status by clicking once again. The status will change immediately and you will be able to initiate the domain name transfer without needing to wait for the update to be displayed on WHOIS lookup websites or for us to do anything on our end.