The typical life cycle of a domain name can be unpredictable and
difficult process to follow. Here we've tried to simplify what generally
happens with COM, NET and ORG names to make it easier to understand.
This graphic gives you an idea of the steps involved and will help
you understand what you need to do to acquire and protect domain
names of value. Note that the times indicated are not always followed
by all parties. For example, some names expire, but are not deleted
from the registry for days or months afterward. Others are removed
right away. This is one of the reasons it is so important to renew
your domain well in advance.
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1.
Available |
Five
days after the end of the redemption period the domain name will
be deleted from the registry and will be made available for anyone
to register. Search
for a domain. |
2.
Registration |
A
domain name may be registered for up to a ten year period. Even
upon renewal the domain name registration period can not extend
past a ten year period.
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3.
Active |
Active
for 1-10 years. Original registrant recieves renewal notices as
expiration date approaches. Renew
a domain that is about to expire. |
4.
Expired |
No
response from registrant. Registrar may send delete command to the
registry at its discretion (Normally 19-29 days). Shortly after
the domain name goes past its expiration date the domain name will
be deactivated. All domain services including the web page and email
will no longer work. The domain may be renewed during this period.
Renew
an expired domain. |
5.
Redemption
up to 90 days |
After
the 19 day "Expired" period, the name may go to the redemption tab
for up to 90 days. The domain may be renewed by it's original owner
by paying a service fee plus the normal renewal fees. Renew
a domain in redemption. It is a manual process and customer
has to generate a support ticket for the same. |
If you have any additional questions, please contact the
Xcluzive® Support Center.
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