What happens after my domain name expiration?

A domain must be renewed to retain its registration. After expiration, the site and email may stop working. Act promptly: recovery options depend on the extension and actual status.

Check the current situation

1. Open the domain in your Client Area.
2. Check the expiration date, invoices and renewal option.
3. Check the registry status or ask support which actions remain possible.

Understand the stages after expiration

For generic extensions covered by ICANN rules, providers may offer a post-expiration renewal period of varying length. Do not apply a fixed 20-, 45- or 75-day schedule to every domain.

After registrar deletion, a 30-day redemption period generally lets the holder request restoration, possibly with additional fees. The status pendingDelete is a different stage; contact support to check any remaining options.

Renew or restore the domain

Use renewal if still available. If restoration is required, confirm cost and feasibility before ordering. Registering another domain does not automatically recover data or services associated with the old one.

Avoid another interruption

Keep the contact address current, read reminders and renew before the deadline. Check .ma and other country-code extension rules separately.

Related guides

• the redemption period