What happens after domain names expire at GoDaddy?

Sometimes, you are very busy and forget to renew your domain. So, what happens to your domain on GoDaddy if you do not renew it?

As per the law, the domain name will not be immediately revoked after 45 days. ICANN can help with the recovery process. During these 45 days, the domain name will still be with your provider. However, the domain's lifecycle may vary among providers and typically lasts around 45 days. At GoDaddy, the domain lifecycle is calculated as follows:

Day 1

GoDaddy send first mail to you, you may renew your domain at no extra cost.

Day 5

GoDaddy will send you a second email. Your domain name remains in parking, and you may renew it at no extra cost.

Day 12

GoDaddy will send you the third and last email to notify you. Your domain name can still be renewed at no extra cost.

Day 19

Your domain name can be renewable with the cost of a one-year renewal plus an $80.00 redemption fee.

Day 26

GoDaddy will revoke your domain and put it into Domain Name Auction. You can't renew your domain.

Day 36

If there are no backorders or bidders in the expired domain name auction, your domain will be listed in a closeout auction.

Day 41

The closeout auction ends.

Day 43

If your domain has won, say goodbye to it :). If no bidders are received, your domain will be returned to ICANN and soon available for a new register.

Please note:

– You can renew an expired domain name at no extra cost up to day 18. If you renew an expired domain name between day 19 and day 42, you must also pay an $80.00 redemption fee. After day 42, you can't renew your domain. So, if your domain name expires this month, don't forget to use the GoDaddy Renewal Coupon for a discount price when renewing it.

– These timelines do not apply to ccTLD domain names.

I hope this can help.

Nice a day 🙂