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Domain Management • Sep 2026

Domain Expiration Lifecycle: Auto-Renew, Grace Period, and Pending Delete

Detailed breakdown of the ICANN domain lifecycle stages: Active, Grace Period, Redemption Period, and Pending Delete.


Understanding ICANN Expiration Stages

When a domain expires, it enters a Grace Period (30-45 days), followed by a Redemption Period (30 days), before dropping to public registration during Pending Delete.