All generic domain extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock option whose function is to prevent unsanctioned transfers of existing domains. Lots of domain name registry operators that supervise ccTLDs that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for better security and for the convenience of the domain registrants. 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 achieve that. New domains are registered with the lock feature enabled on purpose, so as to impede any unsolicited transfer attempts. The lock option is among the safety measures for controlling the transfer of existing domains between domain registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Cloud Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every cloud hosting plan that we offer, will grant you absolute authority over your domains. You will see all domain names registered through us neatly listed in alphabetical order in a separate Control Panel section. Those whose extensions support the registrar lock option will have a small padlock icon on their right. By clicking on the icon, you can find out if the particular domain is locked or unlocked and you can update the current status by clicking again – the procedure is as straightforward as that. You will not have to wait for the change to propagate or for our company to do anything, as the status change takes effect instantly, even if you see something different on WHOIS lookup websites. After all, it takes time for such sites to update the details that they display.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers

Locking or unlocking any domain name registered through our company is really easy and can be accomplished through the Hepsia Control Panel – the one via which you administer your semi-dedicated server. You will find all your domain names in the Domain Manager section and the ones whose extensions support the registrar lock feature will have a padlock icon on their right. You can unlock any domain by clicking on its icon and since the change will propagate straight away, you’ll be able to go ahead with the domain name transfer without needing to wait for the lock status to be updated on WHOIS sites. If you change your mind and decide not to transfer the domain name away from our company, locking it again will be just as easy and will not take more than several mouse clicks in your Hepsia hosting Control Panel.