Reference
Domain status codes
Every domain carries one or more status codes. They show what can be done with the domain right now, and who set each restriction.
Normal states
Locks
| Code | Meaning | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| clientTransferProhibited | Transfer lock set by the registrar: the domain cannot move to another registrar. | Registrar |
| serverTransferProhibited | Transfer lock set by the registry: the domain cannot move to another registrar. | Registry |
| clientUpdateProhibited | The registrar has locked the domain against changes. | Registrar |
| serverUpdateProhibited | The registry has locked the domain against changes. | Registry |
| clientDeleteProhibited | The registrar has locked the domain against deletion. | Registrar |
| serverDeleteProhibited | The registry has locked the domain against deletion. | Registry |
| clientRenewProhibited | The registrar has blocked renewals. | Registrar |
| serverRenewProhibited | The registry has blocked renewals. | Registry |
Holds
| Code | Meaning | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| clientHold | The registrar has suspended the domain; it does not resolve. | Registrar |
| serverHold | The registry has suspended the domain; it does not resolve. | Registry |
Grace and redemption periods
| Code | Meaning | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| addPeriod | The domain was registered within the last 5 days. | Registry system |
| renewPeriod | The domain was renewed within the last 5 days. | Registry system |
| autoRenewPeriod | The domain has expired and is in its 45-day grace period. | Registry system |
| transferPeriod | The domain moved to a new registrar within the last 5 days. | Registry system |
| redemptionPeriod | The domain expired and was deleted; it can be restored for 30 days. | Registry system |
Pending operations
| Code | Meaning | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| pendingCreate | The registration has been requested but not completed. | Registry system |
| pendingRenew | A renewal is being processed. | Registry system |
| pendingTransfer | A transfer to another registrar is awaiting approval. | Registry system |
| pendingUpdate | A change to the domain is being processed. | Registry system |
| pendingDelete | The domain will be deleted within 5 days and cannot be restored. | Registry system |
| pendingRestore | A restore from redemption has been requested. | Registry system |
EPP statuses are defined in RFC 5731 and RFC 3915; RFC 8056 maps them to RDAP.