Domain name status codes explained

The status of a domain name can be seen in its whois information. To check the whois details of a domain name, you can use an online whois check tool such as whois.domaintools.com.

In this article we will explain what the most common domain status codes mean:

ACTIVE: This status is set by the registry. The domain name can be modified by the registrar and can be renewed. The domain will be included in the DNS zone if it has been pointed to at least one name server.

REGISTRY-LOCK: This status is set by the registry. The registrar cannot modify or delete the domain but it can be renewed. The REGISTRY-LOCK status must be removed by the registry for the registrar to be able to modify the domain. The domain will be included in the DNS zone if it has been pointed to at least one name server.

REGISTRAR-LOCK: This status is set by the sponsoring registrar. The domain can not be modified or deleted but it can be renewed. The registrar must remove the the REGISTRAR-LOCK status to modify the domain. The domain will be included in the DNS zone.

REGISTRY-HOLD: This status is set by the registry. The domain can not be modified or deleted by the registrar but it can be renewed. The REGISTRY-HOLD status must be removed by the registry for the registra