All generic extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock option whose purpose is to hinder unsanctioned transfers of active domains. Many registry operators that oversee country-code Top-Level Domains that do not support this option are in the process of adopting it for the sake of security 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 a person who has been given access to the account with the current registrar can do that. New domains are registered with the lock option enabled intentionally, so as to block any unauthorized transfer attempts. The lock option 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 Cloud Hosting
Locking and unlocking a domain registered through our company is unbelievably easy. This can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel, which is included with our cloud hosting, and will take literally two mouse clicks. All your domain names will be displayed alphabetically 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 symbol. Click on it once and you’ll see the domain name’s current status. Click once more and you’ll change its status. The update will propagate momentarily 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 go ahead with the transfer process right away.