Redemption Grace Period
When a domain name expires, it typically enters a Renewal Grace Period, during which you can renew it by paying the outstanding invoice. Check KartHost’s article, My Domain Expired Can I Get it Back - Domain Renewal Grace Period - KartHost LLC, for your TLD’s specific grace period.
If the Renewal Grace Period lapses, the domain enters the Redemption Grace Period, where recovery is still possible but costly and time-consuming. You cannot pay the standard renewal fee during this phase. Instead, contact KartHost Domain Name Support to initiate a manual process to restore the domain to your account, which may take several days.
If the domain is not redeemed during the Redemption Grace Period, it moves to a Pending Delete status for 5 days (for most TLDs). During this period, the domain cannot be recovered. After Pending Delete, the domain becomes available for fresh registration by anyone.
TLD-Specific Exceptions
Each TLD has unique rules for Renewal Grace, Redemption Grace, and Pending Delete periods. Below are the exceptions:
- .AU: No Redemption Grace Period. Becomes available for registration immediately upon deletion.
- .CN: 15-day Redemption Grace Period. No Pending Delete period; available for registration after 15 days from deletion.
- .CO: 15-day Redemption Grace Period, followed by a 5-day Pending Delete period.
- .DE: No Redemption Grace Period. Available for registration immediately upon expiration.
- .ES: No Redemption Grace Period. Available for registration immediately upon expiration.
- .EU: No Renewal Grace Period. Expires on the second-to-last day of the expiration month. 40-day Redemption Grace Period, no Pending Delete period. Available for registration after 40 days from deletion.
- .NL: No Renewal Grace Period. Deleted upon expiry. 40-day Redemption Grace Period, no Pending Delete period. Available for registration after 40 days from deletion.
- .NZ: No Renewal Grace Period. Deleted upon expiry. 90-day Redemption Grace Period, no Pending Delete period. Available for registration after 90 days from deletion.
- .RU: No Redemption Grace Period. Available for registration immediately upon deletion.
- .TEL: 30-day Redemption Grace Period, followed by a 5-day Pending Delete period, then a 60-day Delete Lockdown before becoming available for registration.
- .UK: No Redemption Grace Period. Websites/emails stop resolving upon expiry. Can be renewed from 6 months before to 90 days after expiry. If not renewed within 90 days, it’s deleted automatically.
- .WEB.IN: No Redemption Grace Period. Available for registration immediately upon deletion.
- .WS: No Redemption Grace Period. Available for registration immediately upon deletion; cannot be redeemed.
Common Questions About Redemption Grace Periods
Q: Can I renew my domain normally during the Redemption Grace Period?
A: No, you must contact KartHost Support for a manual, costly recovery process.
Q: What happens if I miss the Redemption Grace Period?
A: The domain enters a 5-day Pending Delete period (for most TLDs) and cannot be recovered. Afterward, it’s available for fresh registration.
Q: Why do some TLDs skip the Redemption Grace Period?
A: TLDs like .AU, .DE, .RU, .WEB.IN, and .WS have registry rules that allow immediate registration upon deletion or expiry, bypassing redemption.
Q: How long does it take to recover a domain in Redemption?
A: Recovery is a manual process that can take several days, depending on the registrar and TLD.
Updated October 2, 2025
