Cannot Repurchase a Refunded Domain

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  cano2027 · Member · Jan 14, 2026 at 1:46 pm

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  I recently purchased a domain but then realized that I didn’t need it, as such I refunded it. But I came to the realization that I did indeed need the domain, however I can no longer purchase it as it’s no longer on the registry. It remains registered under WordPress with clientTransferProhibited status. How can I repurchase it or have it released back to the registry?

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  staartmees · Member · Jan 14, 2026 at 2:10 pm

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  You can just play around with a custom domain due to ICANN-regulations. You just have to wait untill a Staff member is passing by.

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  imranahmadrt · Staff · Jan 15, 2026 at 5:38 am

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  Hi @cano2027
  
  Thanks for explaining the situation.

  I checked the domain (kocjmun.com), and it is currently available for registration again. It does not appear to be locked at the registry, and it should be possible to repurchase it normally.

  You can also see its current status here:
  https://www.whois.com/whois/kocjmun.com
  https://wordpress.com/site-profiler/kocjmun.com

  Could you please confirm if kocjmun.com is the correct domain you’re referring to, or if you meant a different one that is still showing the clientTransferProhibited status?
  
  Once I have the exact domain, I can check its registry state and advise on the next steps to release or repurchase it.