Quick summary
- Term
- Domain Lifecycle
- Plain-English definition
- The domain lifecycle is the sequence a domain passes through from registration to renewal, expiration, redemption, deletion, or re-registration.
- Technical definition
- The domain lifecycle is the sequence a domain passes through from registration to renewal, expiration, redemption, deletion, or re-registration.
- Commonly confused with
- re-registration.
- Related terms
- Renewal, Grace Period, Redemption Period
Definition
The domain lifecycle is the sequence a domain passes through from registration to renewal, expiration, redemption, deletion, or re-registration.
Why it matters
Understanding lifecycle stages helps prevent accidental domain loss.