The gTLD domain expiration cycle
Note: This article covers Melbourne IT DPS customers only.
Generic top level domains (gtlds) include the following domain extensions:
- .com
- .net
- .org
- .biz
- .info
The formal expiration cycle can be found at: http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/gtld-lifecycle.htm.
Notifications Leading to Domain Name Expiry
Depending on whether your domain name has auto-renewal turned on, you will receive the following reminders in the lead up to domain expiry;
- Auto-renewal on;
60 days prior to expiry | Email advising you that your domain name will automatically renew in 30 days |
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30 day prior to expiry | We will attempt to renew your domain |
- Autorenewal off;
Notification | Customer Action |
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89/30/5 days prior to expiry | Email reminders that expiry date is approaching, advising you to take action to renew your domain |
What Happens After Gtld Domain Name Expiry
On expiry | Domain is immediately places in ‘client hold’ status. This prevents the DNS on the domain name from resolving. |
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0 to 30 days after expiry | Grace period where domain may still be renewed |
30 to 60 days after expiry | Redemption period where domain may be recovered, but redemption charges are significantly higher than regular renewal fees. |
60 to 65 days after expiry | Domain is placed in ‘pending delete’ status, meaning that the registry is in the process of deleting the domain name to make it available for the public to register. It cannot be renewed any longer. |
For more information, please contact your Account Manager.
Updated 18 days ago