All generic domain extensions and certain country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to block unauthorized transfers of active domains. Many domain registry operators that supervise ccTLDs that don’t support this feature are in the process of adopting it for better security and for the convenience of the domain owners. A domain name can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only a registrant who has been given access to the account with the current domain registrar can do that. New domains are registered with the lock option enabled on purpose, so as to prevent any unwanted transfer attempts. The lock feature is one of the safety measures for controlling the transfer of active domains between domain name registrars that have been introduced over the years.

Registrar Lock in Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through our company is exceptionally easy. This can be achieved through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our hosting, and will require exactly two clicks. All your domains will be listed in alphabetical order in the Registered Domains section of the Hepsia Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the registrar lock option, you will notice a padlock-like logo. Click on it once and you’ll see the domain name’s present status. Click again and you’ll change its status. The update will take effect instantaneously without the need for you or for us to do anything else for the status to be updated on WHOIS lookup websites, so you can initiate the transfer process right away.

Registrar Lock in Semi-dedicated Servers

If you’ve registered a domain through our company and you would like to transfer it away, you can quickly unlock it via the exact same Hepsia Control Panel, which you use to administer your semi-dedicated server account. All domain name registrations will be shown alphabetically in your account and you will notice a mini padlock icon next to each domain name there, as long as its generic or country-code extension supports the registrar lock option. You can find out whether the domain name is locked or not by clicking on this icon and update the present status by clicking on it again. You can then proceed and initiate the domain transfer procedure right away without needing to wait for the status to be updated on WHOIS lookup sites, as the change will take effect immediately without you or us having to do anything else.