Domain expired or in quarantine: what now?

Did a domain expire because it was not renewed in time? Do not panic: in many cases you can still recover it. Here is what happens and what you can do.

What happens after expiry

• First the domain is deactivated: your website and e-mail on it stop working.
• During a reactivation period you can often still renew it, sometimes for an extra fee.
• For many extensions the name then enters quarantine, a holding period set by the registry.
• After quarantine the name is released and can be registered by anyone again.

Can you still save it?

Often yes, if you act quickly. The exact rules, timing and any reactivation fee depend on the extension. Check the details per extension on our domain names page, and contact us as soon as possible.

Prevent it next time

Enable auto-renew and keep your contact details up to date, so you never miss a renewal.

Frequently asked questions

My site suddenly went offline. Check whether the domain expired; if so, renew or reactivate right away.

Is there a fee to reactivate? Sometimes, depending on the extension and the stage.

Can someone else grab my name? Only after quarantine ends and the name is released.