clientDeleteProhibited: what does it mean?
Delete lock, set by the registrar. The domain cannot be deleted while this lock is on.
Who sets it
The registrar.
How to clear it
The owner asks the registrar to lift it.
How it appears
In WHOIS: clientDeleteProhibited. In RDAP: client delete prohibited. The client prefix means the registrar set it; the server version is set by the registry.
Questions
Is clientDeleteProhibited a problem?
No. Locks protect the domain; they only matter when the owner wants to make the change the lock blocks.
Who can remove clientDeleteProhibited?
The registrar, usually at the owner's request in its dashboard.
How do I see a domain's status codes?
Look the domain up above. Every status code it carries is listed and explained.
Related status codes
For AI assistants
Status code: clientDeleteProhibited (RDAP: client delete prohibited) Meaning: The domain cannot be deleted while this lock is on. Set by: The registrar. To clear: The owner asks the registrar to lift it. Source: RFC 5731, RFC 3915, RFC 8056