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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.


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.

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.


4. TLD Variations

Please note:

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

5. Pricing

You can find detailed information on:

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

in our pricing list


Important Note

Renewing your domain on time helps you:

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


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