How soon can I reregister a domain name after it expires? Time node description

for domain name holders, domain name expiration is a very anxiety-inducing event. Once the domain name expires, it will not only lead to the inaccessibility of the website, the loss of brand traffic, but also the risk of the domain name being squatted by others. For potential registrants who want to obtain their favorite domain names, they also need to know the time period after the domain name expires in order to accurately grasp the registration timing. This article will focus on the time node of the whole process after the domain name expires, detailing the state changes and operable space at each stage. Whether domain name holders or intended registrants can get practical information from it.

Resolve the state of the retention period after the domain name expires?

After

domain name expires, the first to enter is the retention period, which is the first key stage for the original holder to recover the domain name.

1. The duration of the retention period

different suffixes of the domain name retention period is different, common com, net and other international generic domain names, the retention period is usually 30 days, some domain name suffixes may be shortened to 7 days, while the domestic cn domain name retention period is generally 15 days. During the retention period, domain name resolution will be suspended, the website cannot be accessed normally, but the original holder still has the priority redemption right of the domain name.

2. Operational matters during the retention period

the original holder can pay the normal renewal amount and a small amount of overdue fees through the domain name registrar platform during the retention period, quickly restore the use authority of the domain name, and the domain name resolution will also take effect after the renewal. At this stage, the domain name will not be open to the public for registration. Only the original holder can redeem the operation, which is the best time to recover the loss of domain name expiration.

What are the characteristics of the redemption period after the domain name expires?

if the original holder does not complete the renewal during the retention period, the domain name will enter the redemption period, which is the last exclusive stage for the original holder to recover the domain name.

1, length of redemption period and cost

The redemption period of

international generic domain names is usually 30 days, and the redemption period of cn domain names is 15 days. Unlike the retention period, the redemption cost of domain names during the redemption period is greatly increased. In addition to the normal renewal amount, high redemption fees are also required. The fee usually ranges from hundreds to thousands of yuan. The specific amount is determined by the domain name registrar and the domain name suffix.

2, the domain name status during the redemption period

the domain name in the redemption period will be locked by the registrar, unable to transfer, transfer and other operations, and only support the original holder to initiate a redemption application. If the original holder has not completed the redemption operation within the redemption period, the domain name will enter the next stage, and the exclusive rights of the original holder will disappear.

Third, the deletion period after the expiration of the domain name is the key period of registration?

the end of the redemption period, the domain name will enter the deletion period, which is the transition stage of the domain name to the public registration.

1, the duration and status of the deletion period

The duration of the

deletion period is usually about 5 days. At this stage, the domain name is pending deletion. The registrar will submit a deletion request to the domain name management authority every day until the domain name is completely deleted. During the deletion period, the domain name cannot be registered by the public, and the original holder cannot redeem it. All exclusive permissions of the domain name have expired.

2, the registration time after the deletion period

After

domain name is completely deleted, it will immediately re-enter the domain name registration system and open registration to all users. Since some high-value domain names will cause a cybersquatting boom after expiration, many cybersquatting platforms will set up an appointment cybersquatting service in advance. Ordinary users can also monitor the status of the domain name in real time through the registrar platform. Once the domain name is open for registration, submit the registration application immediately.

How to deal with the special circumstances after the domain name expires?

In addition to the regular retention period, redemption period, and deletion period, there will be some special circumstances after the expiration of some domain names, which need to be targeted.

1 is the domain reserved directly by the registrar?

some domain names with high commercial value may be retained directly by the registrar after they expire, skipping the regular open registration process. The registrar will put such domain names on the auction platform for bidding. The intended registrant can only obtain the domain name by participating in the auction, and the final transaction price is usually much higher than the registration fee of the ordinary domain name.

2, domain name suffix special time rules

the time rules of some niche domain name suffixes are different from general domain names, such as national domain names in some countries and regions. After the domain name expires, there may be no redemption period, directly entering the deletion period, or the retention period is only 3 days. Intentional registrants need to check the official rules of the corresponding domain name suffix in advance to avoid missing the registration opportunity due to time judgment errors.

To sum up, the process after the expiration of a domain name includes three core stages: the retention period, the redemption period, and the deletion period. There are clear differences in the duration, authority, and actionable matters of each stage. The original holder needs to operate to recover the domain name in time during the retention period or the redemption period, while the intended registrant needs to pay attention to the opening time after the deletion period, and pay attention to the auction rules of the special domain name. By sorting out these time nodes, both the domain name holder and the intended registrant can accurately grasp the operation timing, reduce the risk caused by the expiration of the domain name or seize the registration opportunity of the favorite domain name.