Hello DPers! How long is the domain's redemption period? Found a domain Ive been wanting was'nt renewed and expired since february. but still it isnt available. it's been 2 months.
The redemption period is a Domain Registry period of up to 30 days that occurs when a domain name is deleted after having expired unrenewed. Instead of just getting deleted and returning to the pool of domain names available for registration, the existing registry keeps a hold on the domain name in a what is technically called as REDEMPTION PERIOD. During this 30-day redemption period, the original domain registrant (owner of the domain) is allowed to retrieve the domain name from deletion by contacting their Registrar. This process costs an additional fee. This extra 30-day period - redemption period - extends the time available to renew expired domain names by 30 days. However, all names that enter the redemption period are removed from the zone files in the global DNS, as a result, any Web site or email services associated with the domain name gone into redemption period will stop working and would appear offline. Pending Delete Phase In addition, after the 30-day redemption period there is a 5-day Pending Delete Phase. When a domain is in Pending Delete Phase, no one is allowed to renew the domain and it cannot be yet registered because its still not returned to the public domain pool. After the 5-day Pending Delete Phase the Registry will release the domain name back into the public pool of available domain names enabling fresh registration.
Word of advice, usually if the domain is good or even slightly good you won't get it unless you use a backorder service. I know because I was waiting for a normal domain to drop but someone snag it just at the second it dropped
72, 75 or 80? it's with moniker just e-mailed them few hours ago.. also most of my domains are with them.. i hope their support is quick.. Also regarding for backordering.. how much does that usually cost?
If you are alone in bidding... 60$ for a backorder at snapnames, namejet and pool.. Though sometimes they have them as low as 29$... You only pay if they get the domain .. If there are multiple bidders the domain will go into auction..
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To clear up the confusion on how soon an expired domain can be acquired, refer to the link below for especially a .com: http://www.icann.org/en/registrars/gtld-lifecycle.htm The main reason this can be confusing is because it primarily depends on how soon the sponsoring registrar will let the expired domain go into redemption et al. Note the autorenew period in the link says up to 45 days, but registrars are not required to be consistent among one another how long to retain it. Also, be aware various registrars nowadays try to auction an expired domain before pulling the plug. Check with the one in question for specifics. But if the domain is indeed now in redemption, then doing a backorder is your next move. Promo gave some ideas, but you can check with those companies as well if you prefer.
At godaddy, $18.99 backorder cost includes the registration fee, ICANN Fee, plus automatic monitoring and email alerts on changes to the Registrar, Status, Expiration Date, and Name Servers. Your domain backorder fee can be re-assigned to other names as often as you like, until you are successful in acquiring a domain name. I recently forgot to renew a domain and name.com told me it will cost me $120 to renew during redumption period. SO, I just back ordered it from godaddy at $19. unless the domain is a popular one which many are backordering, I think this is the best way to get it. But if someone else is trying to get the domain at snapnames, namejet and pool, dont expect godaddy to catch the domain. So, if u r expecting someone else to go for the domain at these sites, forget about godaddy.
If you are using the godaddy backordering service, you might as well use a free domain watch and just hand reg it after its dropped. Its half as expensive and just as effective.