All generic top-level domain name extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to hinder unauthorized transfers of existing domains. Lots of domain registry organizations that manage country-code Top-Level Domains that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for better security and for the convenience of the domain name registrants. A domain can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only a registrant who has access to the account with the current domain name registrar can do that. New domain names are registered with the lock feature enabled deliberately, so as to prevent any unsolicited transfer attempts. The lock feature is one of the security measures for regulating the transfer of existing domains between domain registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Cloud Hosting

The Hepsia hosting Control Panel, which is included with each and every cloud hosting plan that we offer, will give you absolute control over your domains. You’ll see all domain names registered through us conveniently listed in alphabetical order in a separate section of the Control Panel. Those whose extensions support the registrar lock option will have a small padlock icon on their right. By clicking on the icon, you can see if the given domain is locked or unlocked and you can alter the current status by clicking once again – the process is as straightforward as that. You won’t have to wait for the update to propagate or for our company to do anything, as the status change takes effect instantly, even if you notice something different on WHOIS lookup sites. After all, it takes time for such websites to ‘refresh’ the information that they show.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Managing your domain names with our company is very easy and the registrar lock feature makes no exception. In case you have a semi-dedicated server account, you will be able to administer the domains registered through our company using the same Control Panel via which you’ll administer your web hosting account. For your convenience’s sake, the domain names will be displayed alphabetically and on the right-hand side you will notice a padlock-like icon in case the particular domain name supports the registrar lock option. If you click the icon, you’ll find out if the given domain is locked or not and you’ll be able to alter this status by clicking again. The status will change right away and you will be able to start the domain transfer procedure without the need to wait for the update to be shown on WHOIS lookup websites or for us to do anything on our end.