Expired domains on GoDaddy don't just get recycled. Usually, they go through several processes before they are finally recycled and added to the registry.
This article provides you with the right information about expired domains on GoDaddy to help you understand the procedure and how to renew an expired domain name.
Expired or dropped domains were previously registered but renewed once their term ended.
Once a domain expires, the previous owner loses ownership if they don't renew it. The domain is added to a base, put up for sale, and eventually re-registered once someone else buys it.
Domains officially expire on GoDaddy after their term ends. However, GoDaddy gives a redemption period where GoDaddy tries to auto-renew and allows you to renew it by hand.
The domain extinction timeline on GoDaddy may vary depending on the domain extension. However, here is a detailed timeline for .com domains.
+1 day—GoDaddy will attempt to auto-restore your domain on the first extinction day. Regardless, you can also renew it at the standard renewal price.
+5 days—GoDaddy will try again to renew it automatically. If this second attempt fails, the domain will be parked, so your website and email will stop working. You can still restore it by hand.
+12 days—GoDaddy will try to auto-renew your domain one last period, but you can still renew it at the standard price.
+19 days—If the domain isn't renewed after a good amount of time, it goes on hold. This means the domain will be inactive but will remain in your account. You must pay the standard price and a redemption fee to renew it by this time.
+26 days—The domain goes to auction. Yet, you can still renew it by hand for the standard price and redemption fee.
+30 days—If there are active bids for your domain within this period, the domain will remain in your account. Once there's a bid, it will be removed, and you can no longer renew it.
+36 days—Final closeout auction: If there is no pending domain purchase, you can still manually renew it.
+41 days—The final closeout auction ends, but you can still manually renew the domain for an extra fee.
+72 days—GoDaddy finally removes the domain from your account, and it returns to the registry database. You can't get your domain back, but you can re-register when the registrar releases it for domain registration.
Take these steps to renew your expired domain on GoDaddy:
● Sign in to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio.
● Above your domain list, select Expiration.
● Check the filter option: Custom dates, Expires in 30 days, Expired, or Expired 18 days ago.
● Select Apply.
● Tick the checkboxes next to the domains you want to update.
● Select Renew Now from the action menu.
● Choose renewal setting.
● Select Continue.
● Go to Cart and click the checkout link.
If you renew your domain within the 18-day grace period, you only need to pay the standard price.
Nevertheless, once the grace period passes, GoDaddy will require a redemption fee, which usually ranges between $80 and $100.
It's possible to stop your domain from expiring. All you need to do is to set up a new auto-renewal with GoDaddy. This way, your domain will renew immediately when the current term ends.
You may also sign up for Business Protection to avoid losing your domain if you fail to renew it. Nevertheless, not all domains can sign up for this protection; contact customer service to find out if your domain is among the eligible ones.
GoDaddy Auctions: GoDaddy public sale is an aftermarket for buying expired and premium domains listed for sale around the world.
Submit Offers: You can also make offers directly to the domain owner. The seller has seven days to view and accept or counter your offer.
Now that you have learned all the info regarding expired domains on GoDaddy visit the GoDaddy public sale page to review the list of available domains. Use the search filter's related steps to narrow your selections according to metrics, such as keywords, domain extensions, and their value.
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