diff --git a/xep-0416.xml b/xep-0416.xml
index 45dfd726..faedf176 100644
--- a/xep-0416.xml
+++ b/xep-0416.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification describes how X.509 certificates can be used for end-to-end authentication in XMPP.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0416</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>