Whois Question

[exsedo]

Hi,
I was just checking the Whois on a domain at Godaddy and noticed the following:-

Client renew Prohibited
Client x-fer Prohibited
Client update Prohibited
Client delete Prohibited

can anyone tell me what this means ?
is there anything to be wary of ?

Thanks.

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

Not sure if it will help, but I found the following link in a reply to the same [or similar] question on another forum. It appears between the Registrar and Registry, these settings are standard and seem to be nothing to worry about.

My names show the same at the bottom where it reads "Registry Status." I myself have never had any issues with Transfers, Renewals, Deletions, etc. Though I am not sure if this answers your question, perhaps the icann link will be able to. The requested information is about a third of the way down the page, but still somewhat vague. Nonetheless, I hope this helps.

http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/org/ap...ocols/rrp/draft-hollenbeck-rfc2832bis-01.html


-Regards

 

[mosilager]

It means a domain cannot be renewed by the client. It must be done through the registrar, not sure why this is done though!.

 

[Dave_Z]

It means a domain cannot be renewed by the client. It must be done through the registrar, not sure why this is done though!.

Probably because it's reached its maximum allowed period for renewal.

 

[DU]

Means the domain is LOCKED.

Means they support the new EPP protocol (new? 2007? I think security between Registrar/Registry).

 

[Erdy]

defaultuser is correct. All these things mean simply that the domain is locked for transfers.

 

[exsedo]

Thanks to everyone for replying.

---------- Post added at 08:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 AM ----------

Means the domain is LOCKED.

Means they support the new EPP protocol (new? 2007? I think security between Registrar/Registry).

Hi Defaultuser, Is this a requested service provided by Godaddy ? it seems that the domain is only used for email.

 

[Kenny]

Hello Mem's,
One FAQ's brought up by beginners, and
some not so beginners is what are those
codes next to my DN's all about?

I copied this from Softnik's site.
I hope it helps those still wondering.
Below are the various domain status codes and a
brief description of each. (from RFC2832).
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RRP Domain Status Codes




ACTIVE
This is the default status of a domain at registration time. The registry sets the domain to this status. The domain is modifiable by the registrar. The domain can be renewed. The domain SHALL be included in the zone file when in this status if the domain has at least one associated name server.



REGISTRY-LOCK
The registry sets the domain to this status. The domain cannot be modified or deleted by the registrar. The registry MUST remove the REGISTRY-LOCK status for the registrar to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain SHALL be included in the zone file when in this status if the domain has at least one associated name server.



REGISTRY-HOLD
The registry sets the domain to this status. The domain cannot be modified or deleted by the registrar. The registry MUST remove the REGISTRY-HOLD status for the registrar to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain SHALL NOT be included in the zone file when in this status.



REGISTRAR-HOLD
The registrar of the domain sets the domain to this status. The domain can not be modified or deleted when in this status. The registrar MUST remove REGISTRAR-HOLD status to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain SHALL NOT be included in the zone file when in this status.



REGISTRAR-LOCK
The registrar of the domain sets the domain to this status. The domain cannot be modified or deleted when in this status. The registrar MUST remove REGISTRAR-LOCK status to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain SHALL be included in the zone file when in this status.



REGISTRY-DELETE-NOTIFY
A domain is set on this status if it has expired and has child name servers that are hosting other domains. Only the registry may set this status. The domain SHALL be included in the zone file when in this status if the domain has at least one associated name server.
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The domain deletion progresses through the following statuses.


REDEMPTIONPERIOD
A domain name is placed in REDEMPTIONPERIOD status when a registrar requests the deletion of a name that is not within the Add Grace Period. A name that is in REDEMPTIONPERIOD status will not be included in the zone file. A registrar can not modify or purge a name in REDEMPTIONPERIOD status. The only action a registrar can take on a name in REDEMPTIONPERIOD is to request that it be restored. Any other registrar requests to modify or otherwise update the domain will be rejected. Unless restored, the domain will be held in REDEMPTIONPERIOD status for a specified number of calendar days. The current length of this Redemption Period is thirty calendar days.



PENDINGDELETE
A domain name is placed in PENDINGDELETE status if it has not been restored during the Redemption Period. A name that is in PENDINGDELETE status will not be included in the zone file. All registrar requests to modify or otherwise update a domain in PENDINGDELETE status will be rejected. A domain name is purged from the registry database a specified number of calendar days after it is placed in PENDINGDELETE status. The current length of this Pending Delete Period is five calendar days.



PENDINGRESTORE
A domain name is placed in PENDINGRESTORE status when a registrar requests restoration of a domain that is in REDEMPTIONPERIOD status. A name that is in PENDINGRESTORE status will be included in the zone file. Registrar requests to modify or otherwise update a domain in REDEMPTIONPERIOD status will be rejected. A domain name is returned to REDEMPTIONPERIOD status a specified number of calendar days after it is placed in PENDINGRESTORE unless the registrar submits a complete Registrar Restore Report to the Registry Operator. The current length of this Pending Restore Period is seven calendar days.


I posted this several years ago.
Hope it helps.

Peace,
Cyberian

 

[DU]

Hi Defaultuser, Is this a requested service provided by Godaddy ? it seems that the domain is only used for email.

Domains are locked by default as they are at every registrar that I'm aware of. To transfer you have to email the EPP to your GoDaddy account email and unlock the domain.

You can renew without issue.

It's basically REGISTRY-LOCK in old terms but I think implemented slightly differently.

I think pre-EPP - REGISTRY-LOCK would have had to have been special requested or be part of a legal action though I may be very mistaken on this front. It was not recommended, however, and this is why companies like MarkMonitor exist

These days they try and be a little more secure - it's still relatively easy to steal domains but harder than before.

Did a search for EPP/RRP mapping and found this high up on Google:

http://www.wdbc.com/domain/status-codes.cfm#epp

I'm by no means an expert this is just what I have picked up here and there.

---------- Post added at 02:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:52 PM ----------

Hello Mem's,
One FAQ's brought up by beginners, and
some not so beginners is what are those
codes next to my DN's all about?

Some ccTLDs have a couple of extra/different names just to confuse people. I think they've also moved much from thick to thin client which also has an impact on what you see in terms of expiry.

Someone should really find and sticky (create) a comprehensive guide that captures everything from the normal - through the registrars perspective.

Everyone handles things differently - some change nameservers only in redemption, some change the whois, some are recoverable, some aren't.

Considering there is a standards body there isn't really much of a way of standards. Even the way EPP codes are handled. Some require on the Transfer request, some after the fact. Some make you login, some give you a key to approve (Erdy pointed this out).

It's a crazy mess. How hard can it be?

Actual Status:
Active
Expired
Suspended
Available

Reason Codes:

+

Date Created
Date Updated
Date to Expire
Date to Delete

I don't suppose ICANN makes money of this BS do they?