t.me Links Fail After Montenegrin Registrar Sets Server Hold Status

Telegram short links stopped functioning late yesterday evening after a Montenegrin domain registrar applied a Server Hold status to the t.me address. The change temporarily disabled access to all shortened URLs associated with the service.

Domain Status Change

The interruption occurred simultaneously across all regions. The registrar’s decision to place the domain under Server Hold typically indicates a temporary administrative pause or a verification requirement before the domain can resolve normally. Max Dovolyony explained that this status usually reflects a routine holding measure rather than a permanent suspension.