Domain Status Guide

Find detailed explanations for domain status codes

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.