diff --git a/xep-0240.xml b/xep-0240.xml
index c9604834..d66cbdfc 100644
--- a/xep-0240.xml
+++ b/xep-0240.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines a recommended best practice for linking to JabberIDs from documents hosted on the World Wide Web.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0240</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>