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

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 illicit transfer requests.

Statuses that require an operation or observation

"Registrar-Hold / Registry-Hold"

This status is set when the domain has expired (not renewed). The only possible operation is then renewal. Administrative and/or technical operations are not possible.

"RedemptionPeriod"

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

"PendingRestore"

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

"PendingDelete"

This status follows the status RedemptionPeriod after 30 days if no restoration request has been made. The name will be deleted during a 15-day period before falling into the public domain.

In the case of a .fr domain extension

"Active" (Active)

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

"Frozen" (Frozen)

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

"Locked"

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