Telegram's t.me domain, a key part of its URL shortener service, was updated on July 13, 2026, with a new status flag: serverHold, according to domain registration records on whois.com. The domain, registered since May 20, 2010, and set to expire in 2035, now carries multiple prohibitive statuses including clientDeleteProhibited and serverHold.
The domain information, maintained by registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC, shows that t.me is protected against deletion, transfer, and updates by various client and server-level restrictions. The addition of the serverHold status typically indicates a suspension or hold placed on the domain at the registry level, which can prevent the domain from resolving on the internet. The registrant contact is listed as Domains By Proxy, LLC, based in Arizona, US.
The t.me domain is widely used by Telegram as a short link service for sharing user profiles and channels. The serverHold status could impact Telegram's link accessibility if the hold is enforced. Such status changes are rare for major service domains and may reflect administrative or regulatory actions. The domain's long-term registration until 2035 suggests the hold is not due to expiration but other factors managed by the registrar or registry.
The domain record was last updated at 19:24 UTC on July 13, 2026. The registrar's abuse contact email and phone number are publicly listed for reporting issues. The presence of serverHold alongside other prohibitive flags marks a significant change in the domain's operational status.