Quick summary
- Term
- Grace Period
- Plain-English definition
- A grace period is a limited time after expiration when a domain may still be renewed under standard or near-standard conditions.
- Technical definition
- A grace period is a limited time after expiration when a domain may still be renewed under standard or near-standard conditions.
- Commonly confused with
- near-standard conditions.
- Related terms
- Expired Domain, Redemption Period, Renewal
Definition
A grace period is a limited time after expiration when a domain may still be renewed under standard or near-standard conditions.
Why it matters
Grace periods vary by TLD and provider, so they should not be treated as guaranteed.