What Is Auto-renew grace period? Domain Glossary

Why it matters

An expired domain is not always gone. During the grace period the owner can usually renew at the normal price. Some registrars list the expired name for auction before the period ends. After it comes the Redemption Grace Period, which costs more. For sellers, never let a listed domain expire. For buyers, an expiring name is not yet available. A common mistake is assuming the domain drops the day it expires.

Source: icann.org

Related terms

Expiration date: The expiration date is the day a domain registration ends unless the owner renews it. Registrations run from one to ten years, and the registrar can show the date in account tools and public lookups.
Redemption grace period (RGP): A short period after a domain expires and its grace days end, when the owner can still restore the name by paying a redemption fee. If it is not restored, the name moves toward deletion.
Pending delete: Pending delete is the last status before a domain is purged from the registry. It follows the redemption period and lasts about five days, after which the name becomes available to register again.
Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP): The Expired Registration Recovery Policy is an ICANN rule that protects owners of expiring gTLD domains. It sets renewal reminders, fee disclosure and a 30-day redemption period after deletion.
Expired domain auction: An expired domain auction is a sale where a registrar or marketplace offers a lapsed domain to bidders. The previous owner did not renew, and the highest bid wins the name.

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