> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wiki.lumiweb.cc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Lifecycle & WHOIS

> Term, renewal, domain statuses and WHOIS

## The domain card in the bot

Open [@lumibp\_bot](https://t.me/lumibp_bot) → "My domains" → a domain. The card shows:

* **Expires:** the registration end date.
* **Bans: present / absent** — the registrar ban status. Next to it is a "Re-check now" button to request the status again.

WHOIS is private by default on every domain: the bot registers them under its own generated contact identity, so your personal data never reaches public WHOIS. There's no separate privacy toggle — it's simply always on.

## Renewal: keep your balance funded

The domain card has no "Renew" button. Renewal is tied to your balance and to reminders:

<Steps>
  <Step title="The bot reminds you ahead of time">
    Around **30 and 14 days** before expiry, you get a reminder in the chat with the bot.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Keep your balance funded">
    For the domain to renew, your balance must cover it. Top up in any Lumi bot — the balance is shared ([how to top up](/en/account)).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Unsure about something — message support">
    If you're not sure about renewal for a specific domain, message [@lumisup\_robot](https://t.me/lumisup_robot) and we'll help.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Transferring a domain into Lumi from another registrar (transfer-in) is not supported. Register a new domain right in the bot.
</Note>

## Domain statuses: what they mean

If a domain doesn't work, check the **Domain Status** field in WHOIS.

|                     | inactive                                                                      | clientHold             | serverHold            |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | --------------------- |
| What happened       | no/incorrect NS                                                               | registrar disabled DNS | registry disabled DNS |
| Is it a ban?        | no (`inactive` means setup isn't finished — set the NS and the status clears) | yes, soft              | yes, hard             |
| Who fixes it        | the owner                                                                     | via support            | the registry only     |
| Chance of resolving | 100% in minutes                                                               | medium                 | very low              |

<Warning>
  `clientHold` and `serverHold` aren't cleared from the domain card. If you hit one, message [@lumisup\_robot](https://t.me/lumisup_robot) with the domain and the exact WHOIS status and we'll sort it out.
</Warning>

## EPP statuses

`client*` is set by the registrar, `server*` by the TLD registry (stricter — can't be lifted through the registrar).

* `ok` / `active` — all good.
* `clientTransferProhibited` — almost always on by default; protection against hijacking.
* `clientHold` — the domain is disconnected from DNS. Usually non-payment or an unverified email (ICANN requires verification within 15 days). Lifted via support.

## Domain lifecycle phases (.com / .net)

This is the general cycle of any TLD, not buttons in the bot — but it's useful to know what happens after expiry.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Registration → addPeriod">
    The first 0–5 days after registration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Active period">
    1–10 years, while the domain is paid for.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Expired → Auto-Renew Grace">
    Up to 45 days. DNS is often disabled earlier via clientHold.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Redemption (~30 days)">
    The domain doesn't work. Recovery is expensive: \$80–200 plus the renewal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pending Delete (5 days)">
    Nothing can be done anymore; the domain is waiting to be deleted.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Drop">
    The domain is free again — anyone can register it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  `.ru` has no redemption period — there's a 30-day priority renewal window for the owner, after which the domain becomes available again.
</Note>

## How to read WHOIS

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="lookup.icann.org" icon="magnifying-glass" href="https://lookup.icann.org">
    The freshest data.
  </Card>

  <Card title="whois.com" icon="globe" href="https://www.whois.com/whois/">
    Has a forced refresh.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Key fields: **Domain Status**, **Name Servers** (empty → inactive), **Registrar**, dates. WHOIS doesn't update instantly — the cache lasts from an hour to a day.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="When it goes live" icon="clock" href="/en/domains/propagation">
    DNS propagation timeframes and how to check.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Domain not working" icon="triangle-exclamation" href="/en/domains/troubleshooting">
    A checklist for diagnosing DNS and blocks.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>