Look up EPP domain status codes and their meanings

Found 5 statuses matching "client"

Security Protection

clientDeleteProhibited

Low Priority

What it means: Your domain is protected from being accidentally deleted. This is like a safety lock that prevents anyone from deleting your domain by mistake.

What to do: If you really need to delete this domain, contact your domain provider to remove this protection first.

clientTransferProhibited

Low Priority

What it means: Your domain is locked to prevent unauthorized transfers to other companies. This protects your domain from being stolen.

What to do: To move your domain to another company, ask your current provider to unlock it first.

clientUpdateProhibited

Low Priority

What it means: Your domain information is locked and cannot be changed. This prevents unauthorized changes to your contact details or DNS settings.

What to do: Contact your domain provider to unlock your domain before making any changes.

Payment Issues

clientRenewProhibited

High Priority

What it means: Your domain cannot be renewed. This usually happens when there are unpaid bills or policy violations.

What to do: Contact your domain provider immediately to resolve payment issues or policy violations.

Domain Not Working

clientHold

Critical

What it means: Your domain is on hold and will not work. Visitors cannot reach your website, and emails will not be delivered.

What to do: Contact your domain provider immediately to find out why your domain is on hold and resolve the issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are domain status codes?

Domain status codes (EPP status codes) indicate the current state of a domain registration. They show whether a domain has restrictions, is in a grace period, or has operational issues.

How do I check my domain's status?

You can check domain status through a WHOIS lookup or your registrar's control panel. This tool helps you understand what each status means.

What is the difference between client and server status?

Client status codes are set by your registrar. Server status codes are set by the registry and often indicate more serious restrictions or compliance issues.

What should I do if my domain has a critical status?

Critical statuses like serverHold or clientHold prevent your domain from resolving. Contact your registrar immediately to understand and resolve the issue. Use our Registrar Lookup to find your registrar's contact details.