diff --git a/xep-0233.xml b/xep-0233.xml
index 866b2f13..79fe4e64 100644
--- a/xep-0233.xml
+++ b/xep-0233.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines the Kerberos principal name of an XMPP server. It also details a method by which a connecting client can determine this Kerberos principal name when authenticating using the "GSSAPI" SASL mechanism.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0233</number>
-  <status>Deferred</status>
+  <status>Experimental</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>