Domains follow a specific lifecycle. From the moment of registration they have a duration — typically 1 year or more. Once that period ends and your domain expires, three phases begin: the grace period, the redemption period and the deletion period.
What is the grace period?
It is the first phase after the domain's term ends. During this time you can renew your domain at the normal price.
When the grace period starts, the domain will no longer resolve DNS records — in other words, it won't work.
To know how long your domain's grace period lasts, check the lifecycle information for your extension. For example, a .com domain has a grace period of 42 days, while .es domains have no grace period at all.
What happens if I renew my domain during the grace period?
If you complete the domain renewal during this phase, wait a few hours and the domain will be working again without any problems. Our recommendation is always to renew before the expiry date to avoid service interruptions.
What if I don't manage to renew the domain during the grace period?
If you fail to complete the renewal during the Renew Grace Period, the domain will enter the second phase of its lifecycle — the redemption period, during which you will need to pay a penalty.