How to re-register a domain name after expiration? Full guide (with timetable + strategy)

In the age of the Internet, domain names are an important asset for corporate and personal branding. However, due to negligence or mismanagement, many domain names expire due to untimely renewal and are eventually released back to the open market. For the original holder, this may mean the loss of valuable brand identity; while for investors, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire quality domain names at a reasonable price.

I. Full life cycle of expired international domain names (take .com/.net/.org for example)

Full life cycle: 65-75 days (random fluctuation exists)

| Stage | Days | Status Name | Key Rules | User Operating Privileges |

| 1. Active | Registration Length | Active | Minimum 1 year, Maximum 10 years | Normal use |

| 2. Retention Period | 30 days | On Hold | Stop resolving, WHOIS retains information | Renewable at original price |

| 3. Redemption Period | 30 days | RGP | Redemption fee (about 5-10 times of the original price) | High redemption price | 4.

| 4. Deletion Period | 5 days | Pending Delete | Completely frozen status | No operation |

| Release Time | - | - | Random Delete at 2-4am BST | Open for Grabbing |

Important Details:

- The actual deletion time is randomized by ICANN system (ranging from 65-75 days).

- It is recommended to refresh the WHOIS search every 10 minutes after 2am.

- Some registrars may have 1-2 days extra reservation (e.g. GoDaddy).

Domestic domain name expiration process (.cn/. China, etc.)

Strict cycle: 16 days (accurate to the minute)

| Stage | Days | Status Name | Key Rules | User Operating Privileges |

||-|-|-|-|

| 1. Active | Registration Length | Active | Minimum 1 year, Maximum 5 years | Normal use |

| 2. Retention period | 15 days | PendingDelete | Stop parsing on day 1 | Renewable at original price |

| Release Time | Day 16 | - | Delete on time at 4:30am | Open for Grabbing |

Exclusive Tips:

- Pre-loading of the registration platform should be completed before 4:20am.

- CNNIC deletion time error is usually less than 5 minutes.

- The expiration of the day immediately renewed to avoid DNS interruptions

Comparative Analysis of Professional Annotation Platforms

(with the success rate of the actual test data)

▶ International domain names preferred:

1. DropCatch.com

- Advantage: Simultaneous docking 6 major registrars channel

- The most important thing to remember is that it is the most important thing you can do for yourself.

- Cost: From $59

2. SnapNames.com

- Advantage: Support booking 90 days in advance

- Success rate: up to 75% for old domains

- Cost: from $69 (including 1-year registration)

▶ Domestic domain name preferred:

1. AliCloud grab

- Exclusive advantage: directly connected to the CNNIC deletion list

- Success rate: 82% for .cn domain name

- Cost: ¥168

2. easy name China

- Advantage: support multiple accounts at the same time

- Tips: need to deposit 5000 yuan deposit

▶ General Tips:

- Use more than 3 platforms at the same time to “hunt” for high value domain names

- ▶ General Tips: Use more than 3 platforms at the same time to “hunt” for high value domain names.

- If you are not a popular domain name, you can try to register it manually (to save money).

In-depth Q & A (old farmer experience)

Q: Why do I sometimes see that a domain name has not been deleted for more than 75 days?

A: There are special circumstances:

- Arbitration dispute initiated by the original holder (maximum freezing 180 days)

- The registrar violates the operation (need to complain to ICANN)

Q: Is the redemption period worth the high price?

Decision Suggestion:

- If it is a branded domain name: must be redeemed (corporate email/authentication reliance)

- Ordinary domain name: It is recommended to grab it (the cost is usually more than 50% lower)

Q: How to lock the domain name that will be deleted in advance?