Redemption Period

• Can I pre-order the domain I wish, so as to make sure I will register it after it has been cancelled?
• Will I have to renew my domain after recovering it?
• My domain is in a 'redemption period' startus. How can I recover it?
• For what extensions can I start the recovery procedure?
• What happens if I don't renew a .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .name domain ?
• How can I check if my domain is in 'Redemption Period'?
• Who can request recovery of a domain in a 'redemption period'?
• I want to recover a domain that is currently in a 'redemption period' status. What can I do and how much does it cost to recover a domain?
• When does the domain become available again and registrable by anyone?
• What is the 'Redemption Period' ?

Can I pre-order the domain I wish, so as to make sure I will register it after it has been cancelled?

No, if you let the domain expire, you cannot be sure that you will register it again. You will have to regularly check its availability and try to be the first one to request it after cancellation.

Will I have to renew my domain after recovering it?

No, you won't have to. The recovery operation includes one year maintenance fee starting from the domain's original expiration date.

My domain is in a 'redemption period' startus. How can I recover it?

To recover your domain, you will need to submit a request to the registrar where it was registered before it was put in redemption period. No other registrar can recover your domain for you.

For what extensions can I start the recovery procedure?

You can start the recovery procedure for the following extensions: .com .net .org .biz .info .name.

What happens if I don't renew a .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .name domain ?

If the domain is not renewed, the competent Registrar may change its status after its expiration and set it to "Redemption Period".

How can I check if my domain is in 'Redemption Period'?

If the domain turns out not to be available but the assignee check result is "no match" as if the domain was free, your domain is probably in a 'redemption period' status. You can check the status of your domain on the Internic web site.

Who can request recovery of a domain in a 'redemption period'?

The recovery procedure can only be requested on behalf of the previous assignee. If you want to register a domain that has not been renewed and that is in 'redemption period', you must wait until it has been cancelled.

I want to recover a domain that is currently in a 'redemption period' status. What can I do and how much does it cost to recover a domain?

The recovery operation costs 160 € + VAT for each domain. The price includes one year maintenance fee starting from the domain's expiration date. Access the 'domain recovery' section of your control panel and submit a request. If the domain can still be recovered, one of our operators will tell you what to do.

When does the domain become available again and registrable by anyone?

The domain is cancelled by the Authority after 30 days redemption period and another 5 days of 'pending delete', during which the domain cannot be recovered. After this time, the domain can be registered again by anyone.

What is the 'Redemption Period' ?

The 'Redemption Period' is a lapse of time of about 30/35 days during which the Registrar can still recover and renew expired domains and confirm registration to the current assignee. The Authorities have introduced this particular domain status preceeding cancellation, so as to allow Registrars and assignees to regain the domain they are still interested in.