I forgot to re-register my domain name - it just expired. I heard that there was a domain name redemption period, in which I still have time to renew my domain? I'm not sure how this works, however, or if there's an extra fee?
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Domain Redemption Period?
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Posted 4 months ago #
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Here's how the domain expiration timeline works, in a nutshell:
- After one year from the date of registration, a domain expires and enters the redemption period.
- It stays in the domain redemption period for 30 days. During this time, a domain owner can still renew their domain name, usually for an additional fee (we've seen the fee range from $50 up to several hundred, depending on the registrar)
- After the 30 day redemption period, a domain enters a 5 day pending delete phase. During the pending delete phase, the domain is not accessible by anyone. During these 5 days the domain goes into the process of being returned for public registration. After the 5 day period, anyone can register it.
We should point out that some registrars (such as Fabulous.com) are putting domains in the redemption period into a DDN network where they may be purchased by buyers, with your authorization, before they enter the pending delete phase). Normally the registrar splits the proceed of a sale with the domain owner.
Posted 4 months ago #
