diff --git a/xep-0426.xml b/xep-0426.xml
index 90ab2b38..2e2c0ecf 100644
--- a/xep-0426.xml
+++ b/xep-0426.xml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
   </abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0426</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Deferred</status>
   <type>Informational</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <dependencies/>