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

Common statuses

Active" or "OK

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

Redemption Period

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 when a restoration request is made. The registrar has 7 days to communicate all 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 during a 15-day period before falling back 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 listed in the DNS but no administrative and/or technical operations are possible. Possible causes: see article 6.1 of the charter of AFNIC.

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 charte of the AFNIC.