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EPP Status Codes

clientDeleteProhibited
This status code instructs the registry to ignore any requests to delete the domain.

This status means it is not possible to delete the domain registration. It can be used to avoid hackers from deleting your domain. If you do decide you would like to delete your domain you will need to contact your domain registrar to take this restriction off.

clientHold
This status code disables DNS (Domain name system) which will stop your domain from resolving. This is normally used because of legal disputes, non payment etc. To remove this you will need to contact your registrar and resolve the issue.

This indicates that there is an issue with the domain in some way. If you do not think there is any issue with your domain you should contact your registrar immediately to get this resolved.

clientRenewProhibited
This status code tells your registrar that this domain is not to be renewed. It is sometimes used when a domain is marked for deletion.

This indicates that there is an issue with the domain in some way. If you do not think there is any issue with your domain, and it should be renewed, you should contact your registrar immediately to get this resolved.

clientTransferProhibited
This status code tells your registrar that the domain is not to be transferred.

This status can be used to protect the domain from being transferred away without your approval. If you would like to transfer the domain you need to contact your registrar to remove this.

clientUpdateProhibited
This status code tells your registrar to refuse any updates to the domain.

This status can be used to protect the domain from being updated without your approval. If you would like to update the domain you need to contact your registrar to remove this.

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