When it comes to managing domain names, there are several domain status codes that you need to be aware of. These codes indicate the current status of a domain and can provide important information about its availability, ownership, and potential issues. In this article, we'll explain what the different domain status codes are and what they mean.
Active: The domain is currently active and in use.
Inactive: The domain is not currently being used, but it is still owned by the registrar.
Hold: The domain has been placed on hold by the registrar for various reasons, such as legal disputes or non-payment of fees.
Redemption Period: The domain has expired and has entered a grace period in which the original owner can still renew it.
Pending Delete: The domain has not been renewed and has passed the redemption period. It will soon be available for registration by anyone.
Client Transfer Prohibited: This status code indicates that the domain owner has placed a transfer lock on the domain to prevent unauthorized transfers.
Server Transfer Prohibited: This status code is similar to the client transfer prohibited status code, but it is set by the registry and applies to all registrars.
Registry Lock: This status code indicates that the domain is locked at the registry level and cannot be modified or deleted.
Registrar Lock: This status code indicates that the domain is locked at the registrar level and cannot be transferred or modified.
DNSSEC: This status code indicates that the domain has been secured with DNSSEC, which provides additional security against DNS spoofing and other attacks.
Update Prohibited: This status code indicates that the domain is currently locked and cannot be updated.
Renew Prohibited: This status code indicates that the domain is currently locked and cannot be renewed.
Transfer Prohibited: This status code indicates that the domain is currently locked and cannot be transferred to another registrar.
Understanding domain status codes is important for anyone involved in managing domains, whether you're a domain owner, registrar, or registry. By knowing what these codes mean, you can ensure that your domains are properly secured, maintained, and managed. You can find out more concerning domain status codes from the ICANN website here.
