What is the redemption period of a domain?

When a domain name is not renewed on time, it expires and goes through specific stages.

1. Grace Period (Quarantine)

After expiration, the domain enters a grace period:

• The domain becomes inactive
• It remains reserved in your name
• Only you can renew it
• Renewal is available at the standard renewal fee

If the domain is not renewed during this period, it proceeds to the next stage.

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2. Redemption Period

If the domain is not renewed during the grace period, it enters the Redemption Period:

• The domain remains unavailable to third parties
• To restore it, you will need to pay:
  • the renewal fee
  • an additional redemption fee
  • As it approaches the end of the redemption period, it may no longer be technically possible to recover the domain, and it may proceed to the deletion phase.

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3. Example (.com domain)

For a .com domain:

• After expiration:
  • 40-day grace period
  • Renewal cost: €12.95/year (excluding VAT)
• After the 40 days:
  • Entry into Redemption Period
  • Cost:
    • €12.95/year (excluding VAT) (renewal)
      • €95 (excluding VAT) (redemption fee)

The above prices are indicative, and you can check the current cost here.

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4. TLD Variations

Please note:

• Some TLDs:
  • enter Redemption Period directly, without a grace period
• Others:
  • require renewal before expiration, according to registry rules

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5. Pricing

You can find detailed information on:

• Renewal fees
• Renewal fees during grace period
• Redemption fees

in our pricing list

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Important Note

Renewing your domain on time helps you:

• avoid service interruptions
• avoid additional restoration fees
• The automatic renewal subscription model ensures timely renewal.