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id: "serverdeleteprohibited"
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title: "serverDeleteProhibited"
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# serverDeleteProhibited

A status code set by the registry that prevents the domain from being deleted. It is used with registry lock services requested by the holder, during legal disputes, or while the domain is in its redemption period. Only the registry can remove it.

## related terms

- [EPP status codes](https://tldlog.com/glossary/epp-status-codes/)
- [registry lock](https://tldlog.com/glossary/registry-lock/)
- [clientDeleteProhibited](https://tldlog.com/glossary/clientdeleteprohibited/)
- [deletion](https://tldlog.com/glossary/deletion/)
- [serverUpdateProhibited](https://tldlog.com/glossary/serverupdateprohibited/)