Domain Status Codes Explained

When you monitor a domain, you will see various status codes that describe its current state in the domain lifecycle. These codes are provided by the domain's registry. Here are some of the most common ones:

• ok or active: The domain is registered and active. No issues.
• clientHold or serverHold: The domain's registrar or registry has placed a hold on the domain. It will not resolve.
• clientTransferProhibited or serverTransferProhibited: The domain is locked, which prevents it from being transferred to another registrar. This is a common and recommended status to prevent unauthorized transfers.
• autoRenewPeriod: The domain has been automatically renewed by the registrar.
• expired: The domain has passed its expiration date.
• redemptionPeriod: The domain is in a grace period where the original owner can still renew it, usually for a higher fee. This typically lasts for 30 days.
• pendingDelete: The domain has finished its redemption period and is now waiting to be deleted from the registry. This period is usually around 5 days, after which the domain will become available for registration.
• pendingRestore: The domain was in redemptionPeriod and the owner has initiated the process of restoring it.

By understanding these codes, you can better interpret the status of your monitored domains and anticipate when they might become available. Domainyze simplifies this by sending you a clear alert when the domain is finally available.