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Domain Status
Domain Status
International domain names run under the ICANN system, such as .com domains can have several different status indicators. This brief article summarizes these the main indicators. Its always good to keep an eye on the status of your domain names, particularly if your domain names is of value to your business.
ACTIVE:
This is the normal status of a domain name. The domain name can be renewed and its details modified by its domain registrar or registration service. The domain can be transferred between registrars. The domain is included in zone files
REGISTRY-LOCK:
This status means that the domain can be renewed but can not be transferred between registrars unless the domain lock is released. The domain is included in zone files.
REGISTRY-HOLD:
This status means the domain can not be deleted or changed by the domain registrar or registration service. The domain can be renewed but does not appear in zone files.
REGISTRAR-LOCK:
This status means the domain can not be deleted or changed by the domain registrar or registration service. The domain can be renewed and does not in zone files. The domain can be renewed but can not be transferred between registrars unless the domain lock is released.
REDEMPTIONPERIOD:
This status means that a registrar has requested a delete of a domain name not within the Grace Period.
PENDINGDELETE:
This status means that a domain has not been renewed during the redemption period.
PENDINGRESTORE
This status means that a domain has been renewed during the redemption period.
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Clare Lawrence is CEO of Discount Domains Ltd – A leading UK provider of
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