Explanation of the various domain name states

A domain name may be in one of several states:

"Active" or "OK"
The domain name is declared in DNS and the domain is active and unlocked. All administrative and/or technical operations may be performed.

"Registrar-Lock / Registry-Lock" or "clientTransferProhibited"
The domain name is declared in DNS. The domain is active but locked in order to protect it, against fraudulent transfer requests in particular.

"Registrar-Hold / Registry-Hold"
This status is set when the domain is 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. See this FAQ (click here).

"PendingRestore"
This status appears during a restore request. The registrar has 7 days to inform the registry of all information required for the domain to be restored.

"PendingDelete"
This status follows the RedemptionPeriod status after 30 days if no request is made to restore the domain. The name will be deleted within 15 days before becoming available to the public.


In the case of a .fr domain: 

"Active"
The domain name is declared in DNS (and is fully operational).

"Frozen"
The domain name is declared in DNS but no administrative and/or technical operation is possible. Possible reasons: see Article 6.1 of the AFNIC Charter.

"Bloqué"
The domain name is no longer declared in DNS; it is no longer operational and no administrative and/or technical operations are possible. Possible reasons: see Article 6.2 of the AFNIC Charter.