A domain life cycle refers to the
various stages that a domain name goes through, from initial registration to
eventual expiration or deletion. The life cycle of a domain typically includes
the
following stages:
Available:
A domain is available
for
registration by anyone who wishes to purchase it.
Registered:
Once a domain is
purchased,
it becomes registered and is associated with the registrant's contact
information, such as name, address, and email.
Active:
A domain is considered
active when it is fully configured with a working website and accessible
to
internet users.
Expired:
If the domain owner does
not
renew the registration before the expiration date, the domain will
become
expired, meaning it is no longer active or accessible to users.
Redemption:
After the expiration
date,
some registrars offer a grace period called redemption, during which the
owner can still renew the domain, usually at a higher cost than the
initial
registration fee.
Pending
deletion:
If the domain is not
redeemed during the redemption period, it enters the pending deletion
status. During this period, the domain cannot be renewed, and it will be
deleted from the registry at the end of this stage.
Available
again:
Once the domain has been
deleted from the registry, it becomes available for registration again,
starting the cycle anew.