All generic domain extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to prevent unsolicited transfers of active domains. Many domain registry operators that manage country-code top-level domain names that do not support this feature are in the process of introducing it for better safety and for the convenience of the domain name owners. A domain can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only a person who has been given access to the account with the current registrar company can do that. New domain names are registered with the lock option enabled deliberately, so as to stop any unwanted transfer attempts. The lock option is one of the security measures for regulating the transfer of active domains between domain name registrars that have been introduced over the years.
Registrar Lock in Shared Web Hosting
Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through our company is very easy. This can be achieved through the Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with our shared web hosting, and will take literally two mouse clicks. All your domains will be listed in alphabetical order in the Domain Manager section of the Control Panel and next to those whose extensions support the registrar lock option, you’ll see a padlock-like symbol. Click on it once and you’ll see the current status of the domain. Click once again and you’ll alter its status. The update will take effect momentarily 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 go ahead with the transfer right away.