Domain procedures

What you need to know about registration, transfer, renewal rules and ICANN standards.

Under ICANN rules, Whois details must be accurate. Domains with false information may be suspended.

At least 60 days must have passed since registration or the last transfer, and the transfer lock must be off.

For new registrations or owner changes, the verification link must be confirmed within 15 days.

Domain lifecycle

The stages a typical gTLD (.com, .net, .org) goes through after expiry. Details vary slightly by extension.

Active period1–10 years
The domain is registered and working normally.
Grace period0–45 days
The site goes offline at expiry; the domain can be renewed at the normal price.
Redemption period30 days
Recovery requires a redemption fee of around $80–$150 on top of renewal.
Pending delete5 days
The domain can no longer be recovered; it is then released and anyone can register it.

What is a domain transfer (Auth) code?

The password needed to move a domain from one provider to another. For security it is sent only to the owner, via the panel or email.

How long does a domain transfer take?

For international extensions (.com, .net, etc.) it usually completes within 5–7 days after the codes are entered.

Is Whois privacy compliant?

Yes. Whois privacy complies with ICANN rules and is supported by registries.