diff --git a/src/content/docs/dns/zone-setups/reference/domain-status.mdx b/src/content/docs/dns/zone-setups/reference/domain-status.mdx index c4a5fb25ad943f..f6de29f8844ae6 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/dns/zone-setups/reference/domain-status.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/dns/zone-setups/reference/domain-status.mdx @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ After you add your domain, Cloudflare performs checks on a schedule to confirm y ### Expected behavior for different plans -If your domain is on the Free plan, it will be deleted automatically if it is not activated within 28 days. +If your domain is on the Free plan, it will be automatically deleted if it is not activated within 28 days. Any pending zone with a paid plan (Pro, Business, Enterprise) will remain pending until the plan is removed, or the domain is activated or [removed from Cloudflare](/fundamentals/manage-domains/remove-domain/). @@ -84,12 +84,15 @@ Cloudflare has authenticated your [nameserver changes](/dns/nameservers/update-n Your domain has failed multiple DNS checks, where either the Cloudflare nameservers are no longer present on your domain's `NS` records ([Full setup](/dns/zone-setups/full-setup/)) or no `SOA` record is returned for the zone ([Partial (CNAME) setup](/dns/zone-setups/partial-setup/)). -Zones that do not have any active paid subscriptions and have been moved will be deleted automatically after 7 days. +### Expected behavior for different plans -:::caution +If your domain is on the Free plan, it will be automatically deleted after 7 days. -If you have an active paid subscription and no longer wish to use Cloudflare, make sure to also [manually remove your domain](/fundamentals/manage-domains/remove-domain/). -::: +For moved zones with a paid plan (Pro, Business, Enterprise), deletion will occur if any of the following is observed: + +- The paid plan is removed. +- The domain is activated in another Cloudflare account. +- The domain is [manually removed](/fundamentals/manage-domains/remove-domain/) from Cloudflare. ## Deleted