Domain Expired

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  blucahair · Member · Mar 19, 2015 at 1:12 pm

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  My domain has expired (expired in February) and I need to renew it, can somebody assist me please?

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  galois · Member · Mar 19, 2015 at 1:17 pm

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  Domain Expiration

  Domain Expiration

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  blucahair · Member · Mar 19, 2015 at 1:19 pm

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  I read that already – is there a way in which I can renew it immediately?

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  galois · Member · Mar 19, 2015 at 1:22 pm

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  Grace Period

  For domains registered through WordPress.com, an expired domain falls into a grace period for about 10 days to two weeks. During this short window, the domain can be renewed at the regular price. If you experience difficulty renewing your domain during this time, go to the My Upgrades page. There will be a link to contact Support for further assistance.

  Redemption Period

  After the grace period ends, your domain enters the redemption period, the length of which can vary. This means the domain name can still be renewed, but our registrar imposes an additional $80.00 redemption fee. (This is standard practice for domain registrars.)

  It’s important to note that once a domain is in redemption, it’s also put up for sale at an expired-domain auction, where another party can bid on your domain name.

  At the end of the redemption period, if there was a successful bidder in the auction, the registrar will assign the domain name to that party. The domain name is now owned by someone else and cannot be renewed.

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  blucahair · Member · Mar 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm

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  I understand that it is now the “Redemption Period”. It also says that I can still renew it in this period, where can I do so?

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  galois · Member · Mar 19, 2015 at 1:28 pm

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  I’m volunteer.
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  gracejiyoung · Member · Mar 19, 2015 at 10:13 pm

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  Hi there,

  I have responded to you privately. Please check your email and respond from there if you have any questions.