What does the redemption period of a domain name mean?

The redemption period concerns a domain deleted by its registrar that can still be restored by its former holder under the extension’s rules.

How it differs from expiration

An expired domain may still allow ordinary renewal. A domain in redemption needs restoration, which may incur additional fees. Check the exact status before choosing the operation.

Duration for applicable generic extensions

ICANN rules provide a 30-day redemption period after registrar deletion. It is not simply counted from the expiration date. Country-code extensions can follow different rules.

Request restoration

1. Contact CAP CONNECT with the domain name.
2. Ask for confirmation of status, remaining time and cost.
3. Follow the proposed procedure to authorize restoration.
4. After reactivation, check renewal and website and email operation.

If recovery is no longer available

Support can explain remaining options without guaranteeing re-registration. Ordering another domain does not automatically restore services tied to the lost domain.

Related guides

• expiration of your domain