Requesting expedited domain release
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Hello,
Is it possible to request an expedited domain name release? I bought a domain name and quickly canceled it less than an hour later, since I want to register on a different site. I’m hoping because it was so fast I’ll be able to access the domain name soon instead of waiting 90 days.
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Hi @birdsonghall,
Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to manually expedite the release of a canceled domain name. Even if the cancellation happened shortly after registration, the release timing is controlled by the domain registry and ICANN policies.
Depending on the domain extension, the domain may remain unavailable for a period of time before it can be registered again elsewhere.
You can read more about domain cancellations and refunds here: https://wordpress.com/support/domains/cancel-refund-a-domain/
And more about expired/recoverable domains here: https://wordpress.com/support/domains/domain-expiration/
For now, we’d recommend periodically checking the domain availability with the registrar where you’d like to register it next.