Expiry Cycle
The Expiry Cycle is the sequence of stages a domain goes through after it expires. These stages typically include the Grace Period, Redemption Period, Pending Delete, and final release for public registration.
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Grace Period
Grace Period is the period immediately after a domain expires during which the current owner can usually renew it at the standard renewal price. During this time, the domain may stop resolving, but it is typically not available for registration by others.
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Redemption Period is the stage after the grace period when an expired domain can still be recovered by the previous owner, usually for an additional fee. This period typically lasts around 30 days and ends before the domain enters Pending Delete.
View definitionPending Delete
Pending Delete is the final stage of the domain expiration cycle before a domain is released for public registration. The previous owner can no longer renew or recover the domain during this period, which usually lasts five days.
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