All generic extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose function is to prevent unwanted transfers of active domains. Many registry operators that manage country-code TLDs that do not support this option are in the process of introducing it for better security and for the convenience of the domain name owners. A domain name can be transferred only on the condition that it is unlocked and only an individual who has access to the account with the current domain name registrar can accomplish that. New domains are registered with the lock feature enabled intentionally, so as to stop any unsanctioned transfer attempts. The lock feature is one of the safety measures for controlling the transfer of active domains between domain registrars that have been adopted over the years.

Registrar Lock in Shared Hosting

The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every shared hosting plan that we offer, will give you total authority over your domains. You’ll see all domains registered through our company neatly listed in alphabetical order in a separate Control Panel section. Those whose extensions support the domain lock option will have a mini padlock icon on their right. By clicking the icon, you can see if the specific domain name is locked or unlocked and you can update the current status by clicking once more – the process is as straightforward as that. You won’t have to wait for the change to propagate or for our company to do anything, as the change of the status takes effect instantly, even if you see something else on WHOIS lookup sites. After all, it takes time for such sites to ‘refresh’ the details that they show.