What is Domain Redemption?
Redemption
A domain typically enters the redemption period about 45 days after its expiration date if it is not renewed or purchased by a 3rd party (30 days if the domain is registered through FastDomains). However, certain top-level domains may enter redemption status the day after the domain's expiration date.The redemption period usually lasts for 30 days until the domain enters Pending Deletion status.
Domain Life Cycle
- Active
- Your domain settings and contact information can be modified while Active
- Typically your domain can be registered or renewed for a minimum of 1 year up to a maximum of 10 years
- Expired - One day after your domain's expiration date, the domain is Expired.
- Your email will stop working
- Your website will be replaced with a "parked" page
- Redemption - Depending on the registrar, your domain can enter redemption about 45 days after it expires. Domain in redemption requires a special redemption fee in addition to the regular domain renewal fee.
- Pending Delete
- Lasts approximately 5 days
- Changes cannot be made to the domain (DNS updates, ownership information)
- Your domain cannot be redeemed
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