What is domain redemption? How can a newbie do it?

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05 Aug 2025 07:54:26 PM
Domain name redemption occurs when a domain name is not renewed within a certain period of time after expiration, causing it to enter the domain name redemption period. Some users may have domain names that have entered the high-price redem

Domain name redemption occurs when a domain name is not renewed within a certain period of time after expiration, causing it to enter the domain name redemption period. Some users may have domain names that have entered the high-price redemption period, but they still want to use the domain name. However, they are unsure how long the high-price redemption period will last, as it varies for different domain names.

ICANN, the top international domain name management organization, introduced the concept of domain name redemption in the first quarter of 2003. When a domain name expires and is not renewed within the retention period provided by the service provider, the service provider will request the registry to delete the domain name. The registry will accept the service provider's request and place the domain name in the redemption period, which lasts for 30 days.

How to Redeem a Domain Name:

When a domain name is in the high-price redemption period, users can request redemption through online customer service or by calling the customer service hotline. After redemption, the domain name will be restored to normal use.

It is important to note that the high-price redemption period varies for different domain names, and there are differences between international domain names, domestic domain names, and domain names from other countries.

First, international domain names enter the redemption period 30 days after expiration. Domestic domain names (.cn/.中国) enter the redemption period 15 days after expiration. Other country code domain names (ccTLDs) follow the rules established by the respective national or regional domain name administration authorities.

Second, if a domain name enters the redemption period due to providing false contact information or failing to contact the registrar for renewal in a timely manner, under certain circumstances (such as a domain name under arbitration or a domain name that has been held by the registry), if the registrar redeems the domain, the domain will be placed in client-hold status until the registrant updates accurate contact information.

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