All generic top-level domain name extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose purpose is to hinder unauthorized transfers of active domain names. Many registry operators that oversee ccTLDs that do not support this feature are in the process of introducing it for better safety and for the convenience of the domain name registrants. A domain name can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only an individual who has been granted access to the account with the current domain registrar can do that. New domains are registered with the lock feature activated intentionally, so as to prevent any unwanted transfer attempts. The lock feature is one of the safety measures for regulating the transfer of active domains between domain name registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Shared Web Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through our company is incredibly easy. This can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our shared web hosting plans, and will take literally two mouse clicks. All your domains will be listed alphabetically in the Registered Domains section of the Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the domain lock option, you will notice a padlock-like icon. Click on it once and you will notice the present status of the domain name. Click once more and you’ll change its status. The update will propagate immediately without the need for you or for our company to do anything else for the status to be updated on WHOIS lookup sites, so you can initiate the transfer procedure right away.