All generic domain name extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock option whose function is to block unwanted transfers of existing domain names. Lots of domain name registry operators that supervise ccTLDs that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for the sake of safety and for the convenience of the domain registrants. A domain 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 registrar company can accomplish that. New domain names are registered with the lock feature enabled intentionally, so as to impede any unsanctioned transfer attempts. The lock option is one of the security measures for controlling the transfer of existing domains between domain registrars that have been introduced over the years.

Registrar Lock in Cloud Hosting

Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through our company is amazingly easy. This can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our cloud plans, and will take exactly two clicks of the mouse. All your domain names 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’ll notice a padlock-like logo. Click on it once and you will see the domain name’s current status. Click once again and you’ll change its status. The update will take effect immediately without the need for you or for our company to do anything else for the status to be ‘refreshed’ on WHOIS lookup sites, so you can initiate the transfer process right away.