After a domain registration period finishes, an expiration lifecycle begins with a grace period. The grace period gives users extra time to renew their domain without extra charges.
In this article, we'll cover the domain name expiration grace period, what it is about, and the different grace periods for various top-level domains.
The grace period is a set length of time beginning immediately after your domain expires. It is meant to give registrants a buffer so they might keep their domains instead of losing them because of various problems stopping them from renewing their registration.
The domain registrar allows the original owner of the domain the grace to still renew the domain without any extra expenses during this period. Usually, depending on the particular top-level domain (TLD) involved, the grace period runs no longer than 30 days.
Once a domain name expires, several key stages follow:
The expired domain enters the grace period, allowing the owner to revive it manually at the standard rate without additional fees. The registrar will also park the domain name, meaning all associated services, including websites and emails, will no longer work.
If you fail to renew your domain before the grace period passes, it will enter the next stage, which is the redemption grace period. This also lasts for 30 days. Within this period, it is also possible to restore the domain name, but now, you must pay a redemption fee plus an expected renewal price.
Along the line, the domain may even go to auction, where it will be added to the search list of expired domains for sale. If it sells at the auction, you will lose the domain name.
The domain will be sent back to the registry in sixty to seven days, and all information domains will be deleted.
After this, it becomes a new domain and will eventually be discharged back into the public pool for someone else interested in re-registering it. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The domain expiration grace period provides a safe place for registrants who might have forgotten to extend their domains. It starts immediately after the domain expiry date and runs for a 30-day period.
The domain clerk will try to auto-renew your domain. However, if this feature fails, you will be responsible for manually restoring it. Your domain will be deactivated during the grace period, and any connected services will stop operating until you renew.
Renewing your domain during this phase doesn't attract any extra charges. You only need to pay the regular renewal cost. However, if you fail within this period, you will go to the next stage, the redemption period. You must complete a redemption fee, which will lead to extra expenses.
The domain grace period could differ depending on the top-level domain. Here's a breakdown of their grace periods:
The grace period is 30 days for generic top-level domains (gTLDs) like .com, .org, and .net and newer ones like .tech and .shop.
Although most Country Code TLDs (ccTLDs) follow the general domain life cycle, some don't. The life cycle of some ccTLDs is decided by their registries, so it's best not to wait for them to expire.
Some don't have a pending delete stage and are discharged for re-registration immediately after the redemption period ends. Meanwhile, some domains with ccTLDs expire approximately 5 to 12 days before the registration term ends.
.CM domains don't have a grace or redemption phase. They are sent back to the registry on the same day they expire. Another exception is special .NU domains. Their grace period lasts only seven days, after which it will join the redemption phase.
If you have not yet corrected your expired domain, you still have a chance to retrieve it. Use this approach to reactivate your domain and get your company and brand back in line.
Check the Status: Log into your registrar account and check if your domain is still within its grace period.
Renewal Process: If it's within the grace period, you can continue your expired domain directly through your account dashboard at no extra charge.
Contact Registrar: Please contact your registrar immediately if you missed the grace period and your domain is in the redemption period. They will provide information on available ways to recover your domain and any costs that apply during reactivation.
Payment of Fees: Be prepared to purchase at the regular renewal and redemption expenses.
Set Auto-renewal: If you are able to reactivate your domain, consider setting up auto-renewal so your registrar can renew it automatically without you having to remember the expiration date.
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