How to Recover Expired Domain Names with GoDaddy

GoDaddy is one of the biggest names in the field of Internet domain name registrations. If you have a domain name registered with GoDaddy that's about to expire, the company will try to contact you and notify you that you are about to lose your domain. If your domain does expire, it's not all lost, as you can still recover it and keep your online identity. The conditions under which you can recover your domain can vary, however, depending on the type of domain and how much time passed since it expired.

Instructions

1. Go to the GoDaddy website and log in.

2. Go to the "My Products" section and click on "Domain Manager".

3. Select the "Recover Expired Domains" option and look for the domain you want to recover.

4. Select the domain and click "Recover".

5. Enter the renewal period length, click "Next" and enter the required checkout details to complete the recovery of your domain.

Tips & Warnings

• Enable the automatic renewal of your domain option to avoid having your domain name expire.

• Take action when GoDaddy informs you that your domain is about to expire. The company sends several emails before the date the domain expires.

• Renew your domain name before it expires, otherwise your site will remain down until you renew your domain name.

• If your domain name does expire, recover it as soon as possible. GoDaddy charges additional fees if more than 19 days pass after the expiration of your domain.

• Failing to recover your domain name in 25 days after it expired will put it to auction. If the auction is not successful, GoDaddy will delete your domain name and all associated data on the 42nd day.

References

• GoDaddy Help Center: Recovering Expired Domain Names
• GoDaddy Help Center: What is your process for handling expired domain names?

Resources

• Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University: Domain Names
• Inc. Tech: 10 Tips for Choosing a Domain Name