All generic top-level domain name extensions and several country-code ones support a security lock functionality whose purpose is to block unwanted transfers of existing domain names. Many domain registry organizations that supervise ccTLDs that don’t support this feature are in the process of introducing it for greater security and for the convenience of the domain owners. A domain can be transferred only if it is unlocked and only an individual who has been granted access to the account with the current domain registrar can achieve that. New domain names are registered with the lock feature enabled on purpose, so as to hinder any unsolicited transfer attempts. The lock feature is among the security measures for controlling the transfer of existing domain names between domain registrars that have been introduced over the years.
Registrar Lock in Shared Hosting
With a Linux shared hosting package from us, you’ll exert full control over your domain names through our custom-built Hepsia hosting Control Panel. You will be able to do anything you’d like, including locking and unlocking any of the domain names registered through our company, as long as the specific generic or country-code domain name extension supports this option. Clicking the padlock icon that you will see next to any domain name registered in your Hepsia Control Panel will show you its current status and clicking it for the second time will allow you to edit that status. If you’d like to transfer a domain name to another domain name registrar, you can start the process immediately. Since unlocking a domain name through your Control Panel will take effect momentarily, no propagation interval or any action on our end will be required. Locking a domain name is just as easy – you’ll just need to complete the exact same steps.