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We provide more than just a lookup. We provide the insights you need to secure your digital assets.
Validate the legitimacy of any online business. Check who is really behind a website before you buy or partner.
Don't lose your domain. Check accurate expiration dates down to the second to ensure timely renewals.
We don't use cached data. Our tool connects directly to the registry via RDAP for 100% real-time accuracy.
Knowing what happens when a domain expires is crucial for both domain owners and investors looking to snap up dropped domains. Here is the typical lifecycle of a gTLD (like .com):
The domain is registered and functioning normally. It can be renewed at any time during this period.
The date the domain contract ends. The website may go offline, but the owner can still renew it immediately.
Most registrars allow renewal at the standard price without penalty. The domain is "parked" by the registrar.
The domain is deleted from the registrar but held by the registry. Recovery is possible but expensive (often $100+).
The domain cannot be recovered or renewed. It is about to be released to the public.
The domain is released to the general market. Anyone can register it as a new domain.
Confused by the technical jargon? Here is a simple breakdown of the most important fields.
This is the company where the domain was bought (e.g., Pakalfa, GoDaddy, Namecheap). If you need to report abuse, contact them.
The individual or organization that owns the domain. Often "Redacted for Privacy" to protect personal data.
These point to the hosting provider. For example, ns1.pakalfa.com tells you the site is hosted with Pakalfa.
Codes like clientTransferProhibited mean the domain is locked and safe from unauthorized transfers.
pw-123@privacy.com) to the real owner.
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