All generic TLD extensions and some country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose purpose is to block unsanctioned transfers of active domain names. Many registry organizations that supervise ccTLDs that do not support this feature are in the process of adopting it for better security and for the convenience of the domain 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 domain registrar can do that. New domains are registered with the lock feature activated on purpose, so as to stop any unsanctioned transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the security measures for regulating the transfer of existing domain names between registrars that have been introduced over the years.
Registrar Lock in Shared Hosting
Locking and unlocking a domain name registered through us is astonishingly easy. This can be done through the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with our Linux shared hosting packages, and will require exactly 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 registrar lock option, you’ll notice a padlock-like logo. Click on it once and you will notice the domain’s present status. Click again and you’ll alter 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 websites, so you can continue with the transfer process straight away.