All generic domain name extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to hinder unsolicited transfers of existing domains. Many domain registry organizations that manage country-code top-level domain names that don’t support this feature are in the process of introducing it for the sake of security and for the convenience of the domain owners. A domain name can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only an individual who has access to the account with the current domain name registrar can achieve that. New domains are registered with the lock feature activated deliberately, so as to prevent any unwanted transfer attempts. The lock option is among the security measures for controlling the transfer of existing domains between domain registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Web Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through us is really easy. This can be accomplished through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our web hosting, and will require exactly two clicks of the mouse. All your domains will be shown alphabetically in the Registered Domains section of the Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the domain lock option, you’ll see a padlock-like sign. Click on it once and you’ll notice the domain’s current status. Click again and you will change its status. The change will take effect immediately without the need for you or for us to do anything else for the status to be ‘refreshed’ on WHOIS lookup sites, so you can proceed with the transfer procedure straight away.