Hosting glossary
Renewal grace period
In short: A short window after a domain expires when you can still renew it.
For .com and other generic domains, ICANN's rules mean you can renew for at least 8 days after expiry, though your website and email may stop working. Many registrars allow longer, sometimes for a higher fee.
Also called
- Grace period
- Post-expiry renewal
See also: Renewal Radar
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