How Do I Permanently Delete a Domain? Domain Cancellation Process

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Permanently deleting a domain is a process that cannot be reversed. To permanently delete a domain, you must first transfer your domain to an authorized registrar, and then contact the registrar to request cancellation. Once canceled, the domain will be immediately removed from the registry.

Important Considerations

Caution: Permanently deleting a domain name can have significant implications for your online presence.

  • Visitors to your domain don’t find your website.
  • You don’t get email sent to email addresses associated with the domain.

Deletion Steps

To delete a domain:

  1. Sign in to your domain registrar.
  2. Select the name of your domain.
  3. Click "Delete domain".
  4. Confirm your identity.
  5. Review the restrictions and confirm deletion.

After a grace period, typically 30 days, anyone can purchase your domain name.

Removing Domain from Web Hosting

  1. Log in to your hosting account.
  2. Identify the domain and select "Delete".
  3. Confirm deletion.

This will remove all files, databases, and emails associated with the domain.

Domain Removal Implications

To delete a domain, log in to the control panel. Open the More menu of the domain you want to delete, then click Delete. Click Delete Domain to permanently delete the domain.

It can take 15-30 minutes for Microsoft 365 to remove a domain. If there are references using the domain, it may take hours for the domain to be removed. Use PowerShell to query for users and move them. See Update-MgUser for help.

Caution: Permanently deleting a domain involves multiple steps and can significantly impact your online presence.

Follow your registrar’s instructions on unregistering domains or contact support. Services like Google Workspace require separate cancellation.

To delete a domain:

  1. Sign in
  2. Select domain name
  3. Click delete

It takes 5 days to become available. You can turn off auto-renew to keep until expiration.

On the Domains page, select the domain and Remove.

Deregistering a Domain

To deregister a domain, you need to contact your domain registrar. Registrars have their own process, so check their documentation or support.

Follow these steps:

  1. Sign into your registrar account
  2. Select the domain name
  3. Click "Delete"
  4. Confirm identity
  5. Review then confirm deletion

It takes 15-30 minutes. References using the domain delays removal for hours. Query users with PowerShell and move them first.

After deleting a domain, you can restore it within 30 days. Active domains can’t be refunded or removed until expiration. Check when your domain expires under Domains.

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