What Happens When Your Domain Expires?
When your domain expires, it immediately stops functioning. This means your website, emails, and other associated services become inaccessible.
Timeline and Stages of Domain Expiry:
1. Active Period
• Action: During this period, you can renew your domain at the regular renewal price for the remaining period up to 10 years.
• Impact: Your website and services will be functional without downtime.
1. Expired Grace Period (Typically 0-30 Days Post-Expiry)
• Action: During this period, you can renew your domain at the regular renewal price.
• Impact: Your website and services may not be functional but can be restored upon renewal.
2. Redemption Grace Period (Typically 30-60 Days Post-Expiry)
• Action: You can still renew your domain, but an additional fee (redemption fee) will apply.
• Impact: Your domain remains inactive and can only be recovered by you during this phase.
3. Pending Delete (Typically 5-10 Days Post-Redemption Grace Period)
• Action: The domain cannot be recovered or renewed by you or your registrar. It is in a locked state.
• Impact: The domain is prepared for release to the public. Once this period ends, it will be available for anyone to register.
Important Note: When a domain expires, any associated DNS records and nameservers will be removed. This means your site and emails will stop working. You will need to reconfigure these once your domain is renewed.
For More Information:
Visit ICANN’s domain life cycle guide for a detailed explanation.
