Look up EPP domain status codes and their meanings

Found 6 statuses matching "pending"

Processing Status

pendingCreate

Low Priority

What it means: Your domain registration is still being processed. This is temporary while the system sets up your new domain.

What to do: Wait 24-48 hours for processing to complete. Contact your provider if it takes longer.

pendingRenew

Medium Priority

What it means: Your domain renewal payment is being processed. The domain will be extended once processing completes.

What to do: Wait for processing to complete. Contact your provider if it takes more than 24 hours.

pendingTransfer

Medium Priority

What it means: Your domain is being moved from one company to another. This process typically takes 5-7 days.

What to do: Monitor the transfer progress. Contact the new company if you have questions.

pendingUpdate

Low Priority

What it means: Changes to your domain information are being processed by the registry.

What to do: Wait for changes to complete. Contact your provider if it takes more than 24 hours.

Domain Being Deleted

pendingDelete

Critical

What it means: Your domain is scheduled to be deleted and will become available for anyone to register again.

What to do: Find a Domain Backorder Service to try to register it again once it is deleted.

Recovery Process

pendingRestore

Medium Priority

What it means: Your expired domain is being restored. The recovery process is in progress.

What to do: Wait for restoration to complete. Contact your provider for status updates.

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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.