If your domain name has expired and is now in the Redemption Period, don’t panic—you still have a chance to recover it.
Steps to Recover a Domain in Redemption:
Contact Your Registrar (Us)
Reach out to our support team as soon as possible. We'll confirm the domain's status and guide you through the redemption process.
Pay the Required Fees
Recovering a domain in the Redemption Period involves a Redemption Fee (typically $80–$150 USD, depending on the domain extension), plus the standard renewal cost.
Confirm Ownership
For security purposes, we may ask you to verify account ownership or domain-related information.
We Process the Redemption
Once payment is complete and ownership is confirmed, we’ll submit a redemption request to the domain registry. The restoration can take 1–7 business days, depending on the TLD.
What is the Domain Redemption Period?
The Domain Redemption Period is a grace period that begins after a domain name has expired and not been renewed within the standard renewal timeframe. It typically lasts 30 days, but this may vary depending on the domain extension (TLD).
What Happens During the Redemption Period?
- The domain is no longer active and may stop resolving (i.e., your website and email may go offline).
- The domain enters a "REDEMPTION" status in the registry, indicating that it has expired but is still recoverable.
- You can still recover (redeem) the domain during this period—but additional fees apply (typically higher than standard renewal fees).
Why Is There a Redemption Fee?
Once a domain enters the redemption phase, it requires manual restoration at the registry level. This process incurs a Redemption Fee, which varies by domain type but is usually around $80–$150 USD in addition to the regular renewal cost.
What If I Don’t Redeem It?
- If you do not redeem the domain within the Redemption Period, it may proceed to a Pending Delete phase, which lasts about 5 days.
- After that, the domain becomes available to the public again and can be registered by anyone on a first-come, first-served basis.
How Can I Avoid This?
To prevent your domain from entering redemption:
- Enable auto-renew for your domain.
- Keep your contact email up to date so you receive renewal reminders.
- Renew early if you receive a notification that your domain is expiring soon.
Tip: Once a domain is in redemption, there’s no way to bypass the fee. Renewing before expiration is the best and most cost-effective option.
