ArticlesOnce your domain name expires, it enters a grace period that lasts for 30 days. During this period, you can retrieve your domain name at no additional cost.
If you miss this stage, it will move into the redemption grace period. Here, you can still retrieve your domain name, but you will need to pay an additional fee.
If you fail to recover your domain name during this period, it enters a pending deletion phase that lasts for 5 days.
You must wait for the domain to be deleted before it becomes available for new registration. However, there is a drawback: during this time, anyone can register the domain name.
Some top-level domains (TLDs) may not have a redemption grace period; instead, they immediately enter the pending deletion phase.
Steps to Restore a Domain Name During the Redemption Grace Period:
- You can contact your domain name provider or registrar to inquire about the cost of restoring your domain name.
- Pay the necessary redemption fees.
- Once the process is complete, your domain name will be restored.
Remember that the recovery process may vary depending on your domain registrar and the top-level domain (TLD) of your domain name. It is advisable to keep the auto-renewal to avoid these circumstances.
