What is a Domain Name Status Code?
A domain name status code is a code assigned to every domain name in order to signify its technical information. A domain name status code is shown in the WHOIS server. Besides the active status code, the other status codes that can be set are registry-lock, registry-hold, registrar-lock, registrar-hold, pending restore, redemption period and pending delete.
What Does “Active Status” Mean?
A domain name with active status code is not available for registration. It is the normal or default status code at the domain registration time and is set by the registry. The domain active status code is applicable to those domains that end in .com, .net, .org and .info.
To designate an active status to a domain name, it takes only 1 hour to 2 hours. At the time of a new registration, all Internet providers need to update their DNS database to include the new site’s location. A domain name can be activated up to a period of 10 ten years. Domain names with active status code can be used for web sites, e-mail, or for registering name servers.
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