There are generally three main domain name real - name authentication statuses:
1. Unverified
- Explanation: This status indicates that the domain name has not yet undergone the real - name authentication process. When a user registers a domain name, in most cases, real - name authentication is required by the domain name registrar to ensure the legality and traceability of the domain name usage. If the user has not completed the relevant authentication procedures, the domain name will be in the unverified state.
- Example: Suppose a small business owner, John, registers a domain name "johnsbusiness.com" for his new online store. Right after the registration, before he submits his personal or business identity documents for verification, the domain name is in the unverified status.
2. Verified
- Explanation: When the domain name owner submits the required identity documents (such as ID card for individuals or business license for enterprises) to the domain name registrar and the documents pass the verification process, the domain name will be marked as verified. This status means that the domain name is legally registered and associated with a real - world identity, which helps to enhance the security and credibility of the domain name.
- Example: After John submits his business license and other necessary documents for the "johnsbusiness.com" domain name to the registrar and the documents are verified successfully, the domain name status changes to verified. Now, he can use the domain name for his online store without any restrictions related to non - verification.
3. Verification Failed
- Explanation: If the identity documents submitted by the domain name owner do not meet the requirements of the registrar, such as incomplete information, expired documents, or forged documents, the verification process will fail. The domain name will then be in the verification - failed status. The owner needs to correct the problems and resubmit the documents for re - verification.
- Example: John accidentally submits an expired business license for the "johnsbusiness.com" domain name. The registrar detects this issue during the verification process, and the domain name status is updated to verification failed. John then needs to obtain a new valid business license and resubmit it for verification.
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