Common domain status values
Use this guide to understand the most common client-side and server-side restrictions shown in public WHOIS records.
ok
Ok
The domain record is active with no special restrictions shown here.
inactive
Inactive
The domain is not currently delegated to active nameservers.
client delete prohibited
Client Delete Prohibited
Domain deletion is blocked at the registrar level.
client transfer prohibited
Client Transfer Prohibited
Domain transfer is locked at the registrar level.
client update prohibited
Client Update Prohibited
Changes to the domain record are restricted by the registrar.
client renew prohibited
Client Renew Prohibited
Domain renewal is restricted by the registrar.
server delete prohibited
Server Delete Prohibited
Domain deletion is blocked at the registry level.
server transfer prohibited
Server Transfer Prohibited
Domain transfer is blocked at the registry level.
server update prohibited
Server Update Prohibited
Changes to the domain record are restricted by the registry.
server renew prohibited
Server Renew Prohibited
Domain renewal is restricted by the registry.