Hey everyone,
So, there's been this weird occurrence with sabakamusic.com - it suddenly stopped working because it was unlinked, and we have no idea why. This website was all about a music band and didn't have much traffic!
When I checked the whois, I found four different statuses:
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited (http://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited (http://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited (http://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)
Domain Status: clientHold (http://icann.org/epp#clientHold)
So, how do we go about fixing this and what could have caused it?
Any thoughts on this perplexing situation?
The domain status codes you found indicate that the domain is currently under certain restrictions and cannot be transferred, updated, or deleted. The "clientHold" status suggests that the domain may have been suspended by the registrar, possibly due to non-payment or a violation of their terms of service.
To resolve this issue, the first step would be to contact the registrar of the domain and inquire about the specific reasons for the restrictions. It's possible that there was an oversight or an issue with the payment process that led to the domain being placed on hold.
Alternatively, if the domain was intentionally restricted due to a violation, it would be crucial to address and rectify the underlying problem, whether it's related to content, security, or compliance with domain registration regulations.
In the meantime, it's important to ensure that the website's hosting and content are in good standing, as resolving the domain status issues may not immediately restore the site's functionality. Once the domain restrictions are lifted, it may take some time for the DNS changes to propagate and for the website to become accessible again.
It's also worth considering whether there have been any recent changes to the domain registration or ownership, as unauthorized modifications could have triggered the prohibitions on domain transfers, updates, and deletions.
It's essential to address this problem by engaging with the registrar or reseller responsible for the domain. However, a significant challenge arises when the whois data associated with the domain is evidently fabricated.
It is a well-known practice to implement domain locks to prevent unauthorized access and protect against fake data and abuse.