Timeline for GoDaddy Auctions® Expired Domains
Domains registered with GoDaddy are listed as Expired Domains on GoDaddy Auctions® 26 days after they expire. In some situations, the current domain registrant can still renew their domain. Check out more options for bidding on domains through GoDaddy Auctions®.
Note: Not all domains are eligible for GoDaddy Auctions® and some domains do not follow the standard expiration timeline.
Expired auctions timeline
- Day of expiration: We'll attempt to auto-renew the domain in the current registrant's account or they can manually renew it for the standard renewal price.
- Day after expiration - 26 days after expiration: The standard expiration timeline is in effect.
- 26 - 29 days after expiration: Domain is listed as an Expired Domain on GoDaddy Auctions® for 10 days. The current registrant can still manually renew the domain, regardless of whether there's an active bid on the domain.
- 30 - 36 days after expiration: Domain is still listed as an Expired Domain on GoDaddy Auctions®, but the current registrant cannot manually renew the domain if there's an active bid on the domain.
- 37 days after expiration: If no one has won the domain, it's moved to GoDaddy Auctions® Final Closeout for 5 days. The current registrant can still manually renew the domain until it's purchased by someone else.
- 43 days after expiration: All auctions end. If there was a winning bid, the winner is assigned as the registrant. If there was no winning bid, the domain is released back to the registry.
Note: Payment must be made within 48 hours of winning an expired domain through GoDaddy Auctions®. The domain will typically be transferred to the winning account within 15 days of receiving payment.
Related steps
- Check out the standard expiration timeline for most domains.
- Get a GoDaddy Auctions® membership to start buying domains on the Domain Aftermarket.
More info
- On Aug. 31, 2013, ICANN adopted the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP), which requires registrars to disclose important information to Registrants and prospective customers about expiration notices, fees and redemption procedures. All required information and disclosures currently exist in various locations throughout our website. However, as an aid to Registrants, this article contains links to all required elements in the new policy.
- For full details on ICANN's policies, you can review the Registrant Benefits & Responsibilities Under the 2009 RAA.
- Find the perfect domain today on GoDaddy Auctions®.