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Pending delete

All the domain extensions have a life cycle. During this life cycle, the domains goes through different periods. At the end of the life cycle is not renewed, it is released by the Registry.

What is the Pending delete status of a domain?

The domain will be in the Pending delete period after having previously gone through the Renew Grace Period and Redemption Period and not being renewed.

When reaching this status, the domain cannot be renewed because it is waiting to be deleted by the Registry. The domain can be found in this period during the period indicated by the domain extension itself (as a general rule, 5 days), after which it will be free again, and can be freely registered by anyone.

How long does the Pending Delete status last?

The Pending Delete status can vary depending on the extension. In the case of .COM domains, for example, this period lasts for 5 days from the end of the previous period (Pending Delete). On the information page of each domain extension you can see all the information about it.

How can I know if my domain is in the Pending Delete status?

To find out if your domain is in the Pending Delete status, you should access the domain management panel and view its status. You can do this from your client area, in the section 'Domains' > My domains, click on the domain to access your control panel. If the domain is in the Pending Delete you will be able to see its status as in the following image.

Dominio en estado de Pending Delete

You can also check if the domain is in this status by performing a WHOIS search on it. You can perform this WHOIS lookup from https://lookup.icann.org/lookup. You should check the 'Domain Status' parameter. If it is in this state, you will be able to view 'On-hold (pending delete)' in the WHOIS lookup.

How can I renew a domain in the Pending Delete Status?

Unfortunately it is not possible to renew a domain that has entered the Pending Delete state.

Frequent Questions

Why DonDominio?

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At DonDominio, we offer you over 20 years of experience in the domain registration, hosting, email, and SSL certificates sector.

We have specialized technical support and advanced tools for businesses, agencies, and resellers.

Additionally, we have multiple layers of security, continuous monitoring, redundancy systems, and proprietary technology designed to ensure the availability, integrity, and protection of data.

How to know if a domain is available?

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You can find out if a domain is available through a search in our search engine.

How can I register a domain with DonDominio?

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Registering a domain at DonDominio is a simple process. Enter the name you want in our search engine to check if it is available, select the appropriate extension, complete the registration, and make the payment.

If you are not sure about the name you want to register, but have an idea in mind, you can activate the AI search in our search engine. In seconds it will provide you with various name options that fit your project.

Once registered, the domain will be linked to your account, and you can use it for a website, email, or any digital project.

How can I create my website?

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Steps to create your project at DonDominio:

Search and register a domain for your project.
Create your website and email accounts with our hosting plans.
Protect your project by adding an SSL certificate.

Do you offer specialized technical support?

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We have a specialized technical support department with over 20 years of experience in resolving technical issues. All our support agents are real people; we do not use chatbots or AI agents to handle inquiries.

Do I have any benefits as a DonDominio client?

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As a DonDominio client, you will have access to special discounts based on the volume of domains you manage.
For more information about this type of discount, check the volume discounts section.

Additionally, you have at your disposal our reseller services which include: developer API, white label panel, and compatibility with WHMCS.

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