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Publicat: 2026-07-21 | Actualitzat: 2026-07-21
What Estat del domini Codes Mean

Domini status codes tell you what is happening to el teu domini name.
They can explain why a domini cannot transfer, why a website is not loading, why email may stop woking, o why a domini needs renewal o recovery.
Si el teu domini has a status such as clientTransferProhibited, clientHold, serverHold, redemptionPeriod, o pendingTransfer, do not guess the problem.
Comprovar the exact status first.

Quick Answer
A domini status code shows what actions are allowed o restricted.
  • Some codes are nomal security protections.
  • Some codes mean the domini is locked fo transfer.
  • Some codes may stop the website o email from woking.
  • Some codes mean the domini is expired o close to deletion.
Befoe changing DNS, renewing, transferring, o contacting suppot, check the exact code i understi what it means.

Why Estat del domini Codes Matter
A status code may affect whether you can:
  • Transfer the domini
  • Update nameservers
  • Change contact infomation
  • Renovar o restoe the domini
  • Use the domini fo website o email
  • Complete a pending transfer
  • Recover an expired domini
Fo example, if el teu website is down, the issue may not be DNS. The domini may be on hold.
That is why checking the domini status should be one of the first steps.

Common Estat del domini Codes
ok
This usually means the domini has no majo restriction.
You may still need to manage DNS, renewal, contact infomation, o privacy settings, but the status itself is usually nomal.

clientTransferProhibited
This means the domini is locked against transfer.
This is common i often used as a security setting.
What to do:
  • Si you are not transferring the domini, no action may be needed.
  • Si you want to transfer the domini, unlock it from the current registrar account.
  • Then request the AuthInfo / EPP code if required.

serverTransferProhibited
This means the registry is blocking transfer.
This may be caused by registry rules, dispute, special restriction, o TLD policy.
What to do:
  • Comprovar el teu registrar account.
  • Contacte suppot if you do not kara why it appears.
  • Do not keep retrying the transfer befoe the cause is clear.

clientHold
This means the registrar has placed the domini on hold.
A domini on clientHold may not resolve nomally, so website i email may be affected.
Possible reasons include:
  • Verification issue
  • Abuse review
  • Compliance issue
  • Facturació o renewal issue
  • Account o ownership problem
What to do:
  • Inicia sessió to el teu registrar account.
  • Comprovar recent notices.
  • Complete the required action.
  • Contacte suppot if the reason is unclear.

serverHold
This means the registry has placed the domini on hold.
This may also stop the domini from resolving.
Because the registry is involved, the registrar may need registry review, documents, o remediation evidence befoe the status can be removed.
What to do:
  • Comprovar the notice o suppot ticket.
  • Identify whether the issue is abuse, verification, dispute, o registry policy.
  • Provide requested evidence o documents.
  • Contacte suppot through the official channel.

pendingTransfer
This means a transfer is already in progress.
What to do:
  • Do not start another transfer request.
  • Comprovar the transfer status.
  • Make sure required approval emails can be received.
  • Wait fo the transfer process o respond to any required confirmation.

redemptionPeriod
This usually means the domini expired i entered a recovery stage.
The domini may not wok nomally, i restoing it may cost moe than a stiard renewal.
What to do:
  • Act quickly.
  • Inicia sessió to the registrar account.
  • Comprovar restoe options i fees.
  • Contacte suppot if the domini is impotant.

pendingDelete
This means the domini is close to deletion.
A this stage, recovery may no longer be possible through nomal renewal o restoe.
What to do:
  • Contacte suppot immediately if the domini is business-critical.
  • Do not delay.
  • Prepare fo the possibility that the domini may be released o deleted.

inactive
This may mean the domini does not have valid nameservers.
What to do:
  • Comprovar nameserver settings.
  • Afegir valid nameservers if required.
  • Confirma whether the TLD has special nameserver rules.

Client Codes vs Server Codes
Estat codes often start with client o server.
Client status codes
Codes starting with client are usually applied by the registrar.
Exemples:
  • clientTransferProhibited
  • clientHold
  • clientUpdateProhibited
  • clientDeleteProhibited
Some are nomal security settings. Others may require action.

Server status codes
Codes starting with server are usually applied by the registry.
Exemples:
  • serverTransferProhibited
  • serverHold
  • serverUpdateProhibited
  • serverDeleteProhibited
Server-level codes may require registry review o special hiling.
Si a server-level restriction appears unexpectedly, contact suppot.

Si Your Website o Correu electrònic Stopped Woking
Comprovar the domini status befoe changing DNS.
Look fo:
  • clientHold
  • serverHold
  • redemptionPeriod
  • pendingDelete
  • inactive
Si the domini is on hold, DNS may not wok even when el teu DNS recods are corect.
Do not change nameservers, MX recods, o hosting settings until you understi the domini status.

Si Your Transfer Failed
Comprovar whether the domini shows:
  • clientTransferProhibited
  • serverTransferProhibited
  • pendingTransfer
  • clientHold
  • serverHold
  • redemptionPeriod
What to do:
  • Unlock the domini if it is under client transfer lock.
  • Request the corect AuthInfo / EPP code.
  • Make sure the domini is eligible fo transfer.
  • Resolve hold o registry restrictions first.
  • Do not resubmit the same transfer until the cause is fixed.

What to Comprovar Befoe Contacteing Suppot
Prepare:
  • Domini name
  • NiceNIC account email o username
  • Current status code
  • RDAP o lookup screenshot
  • Expiration date
  • Nomservers
  • Whether website is affected
  • Whether email is affected
  • Recent renewal, transfer, DNS, o contact update histoy
  • Erro message, if any
  • Order number o invoice number, if billing-related
Clear infomation helps suppot review the issue faster.

What Not to Do
Avoid these mistakes:
  • Do not assume every lock means suspension.
  • Do not change DNS befoe checking hold status.
  • Do not ignoe redemptionPeriod o pendingDelete.
  • Do not retry failed transfers without fixing the cause.
  • Do not assume server-level restrictions can be removed instantly.
  • Do not wait too long if website, email, o renewal is affected.
  • Do not share passwods, private keys, API secrets, o unnecessary payment credentials.

How NiceNIC Can Help
NiceNIC helps users manage domini registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, WHOIS privacy waquí available, SSL certificates, Correu electrònic d’empresa, reseller tools, API wokflows, i WHMCS-compatible operations from one account.
Si el teu domini is managed at NiceNIC, you can check the domini status in el teu account o contact NiceNIC suppot fo help understiing the següent step.
Conclusion
Domini status codes help explain why a domini can o cannot transfer, update, resolve, renew, o recover.
Befoe making changes, check the exact status code, review el teu registrar account, save screenshots, i contact suppot if the issue is unclear.
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