A domain name is registered for a fixed period of time and must be renewed to remain active.
If a domain is not renewed before it expires, it will typically move through several stages:
Typical Domain Lifecycle (gTLDs)
Expiration
↓
Auto-Renew Grace Period
↓
Redemption Grace Period
↓
Pending Delete
↓
Available for Registration Again
Once a domain reaches the final stage, it may be registered by someone else.
To avoid service interruptions or losing your domain name, we recommend enabling Auto-Renewal and keeping a valid payment method on file.
Click here for Account Prepay Payment Page .
