When your domain's registration period ends and it is not renewed, your website and email stop working. The domain is held for you for a while, then deleted and opened to anyone.
In short
- You can renew at the normal price for about 30 days after expiry.
- After that, the recovery fee is much higher.
- The safest option is to keep auto-renew turned on.
Stages after expiry
| Stage | Approx. timing | What happens? |
|---|---|---|
| Expiry | Day 0 | Website and email stop working. |
| Grace period | 0 – 30 days | The domain is still yours and can be renewed at the normal price. |
| Redemption period | 30 – 60 days | It can only be recovered for a high redemption fee. |
| Pending delete | 60 – 65 days | It can no longer be recovered and is deleted within a few days. |
| Released | around day 65 | Anyone can register the domain. |
Timings vary by extension. TRABIS rules apply to .tr extensions.
Where can I see my expiry date?
- In your client area, My Domains shows the expiry date of each domain.
- On the Whois Lookup page, enter your domain to see its Expiry Date.
How to avoid losing your domain
- Turn on auto-renew for your domain in your client area.
- Make sure the email address on your account is current; reminders are sent there.
- Renew important domains for several years at a time.
Need help? Open a support ticket from your client area or call +90 216 348 35 03.
