Vault Guardian renewal education
Domain Name Registration
Quick answer:
Domain names renew in 1–10 year terms. If you miss renewal, ICANN mandates a 30-day grace period at normal price, then a 30-day redemption period at $100+ recovery fee, then a 5-day pending-delete period. After that, the domain drops and anyone can register it.
Renewal facts
| Validity period | 1–10 years per term |
|---|---|
| Renewal window | Auto-renew or up to 60 days after grace period |
| Cost | $10–$25/year for .com |
| Processing time | Instant |
Required documents
- Registrar account
Common mistakes
- Missing the 30-day auto-renewal grace period.
- Losing brand names in the redemption period ($100+ fee).
- Not using registry-lock for high-value domains.