This guide details the different states in which a domain name can be.

Common statuses

"Active" or "OK"

The domain name is declared in the DNS, the domain name is active and unlocked. All administrative and/or technical operations are possible.

"Registrar-Lock / Registry-Lock" or "clientTransferProhibited"

The domain name is declared in the DNS. The domain name is active and locked to protect it, especially against unauthorized transfer requests.

Statuses requiring action or monitoring

"Registrar-Hold / Registry-Hold"

This status is applied when the domain has expired (not renewed). The only possible action is to renew it. Administrative and/or technical operations are not possible.

"RedemptionPeriod"

This status occurs if the domain has not been renewed. Please refer to this other guide if you are looking for information on this topic.

"PendingRestore"

This status appears during a restoration request. The registrar has 7 days to communicate all the necessary information to the registry for its restoration.

"PendingDelete"

This status follows the RedemptionPeriod status after 30 days if no restoration request has been made. The name will be deleted for a period of 15 days before reverting to the public domain.

In the case of a .fr domain extension

"Active"

The domain name is registered in the DNS (fully operational).

"Frozen"

The domain name is declared in the DNS, but no administrative or technical operations are possible. Possible causes: see article 6.1 of the AFNIC charter.

"Blocked"

The domain name is no longer declared in the DNS; it is no longer functional, and no administrative and/or technical operations are possible. Possible causes: see article 6.2 of the AFNIC charter.