To recover an expired domain name, the process involves the following technical steps:
1. Grace period: When a domain name expires, it enters a grace period of approximately 30 days during which the original owner can still renew the domain name.
1. Redemption period: If the domain name is not renewed during the grace period, it enters a redemption period of approximately 30 days. During this time, the original owner can still recover the domain name by paying a redemption fee, which is usually much higher than the renewal fee.
1. Auction: If the domain name is not redeemed during the redemption period, it is released for public auction. The highest bidder can then register the domain name.
1. Backordering: There are also backordering services available where a customer can place a bid to purchase the expired domain name as soon as it becomes available to purchase.
To initiate the process of recovering an expired domain name, the original owner should contact the registrar where the domain name was registered and ask for information about the grace and redemption periods, as well as the auction process. Once the domain name is released for auction or backordering, the original owner can bid to reclaim the domain name.
