Domain Deletion Process on GoDaddy
After deleting a domain on GoDaddy, it takes 15-30 minutes to completely erase it. The domain then becomes inaccessible to you and any visitors, with all related data being erased as well.
Refund Policy and Recovery Options
To receive a refund after deleting a domain, you must adhere to GoDaddy’s policies, which state annual plan members have 30 days and monthly members have 48 hours. Contact customer support to request the refund after cancellation. If a domain is deleted accidentally, contact GoDaddy within the redemption period to recover it.
GoDaddy Domain Cancellation
You can cancel a product at any time during the “Refund Period,” but refunds may be given under certain conditions. The cancellation process takes about 15-20 minutes after you request it. You can only cancel the domain transfer if the status is pending.
Email Plan Deletion
To completely delete the email plan associated with your domain, follow the steps to delete products in your GoDaddy account. The email plan will then be removed and won’t be available to create new users.
Domain and Service Association
Deleting a domain will disrupt its association with any services. Once released, the domain is to be deleted. You may want to check the website’s privacy policy for details about when data is deleted.
Recovery and Release Process
Cancellation is not immediate, as a domain can be repurchased after release. You will receive an email confirming cancellation. GoDaddy waits 15 days to initiate the release process, and once released, it becomes available approximately 48 hours after the waiting period.
Domain Expiration and Deletion Timeline
If you haven’t renewed your domain during the grace period or redemption period, it will be placed in “Pending deletion” status for five calendar days. After the grace period, the domain will be put back up for public registration, and anyone may register it if still available.
The process generally takes 3-10 days, with up to 45 days for the domain’s information to disappear from the index of domain registries. Domains are available to the general public after 75 days of expiration.
Protected Registration and Support
You may have Protected Registration, which must be removed before a domain can be deleted. If you do not have it enabled, GoDaddy Support is available 24/7 to assist with deleting your domain.
Domain Life Cycle
The life cycle of a domain can vary depending on the registrar and the domain extension. The domain pending deletion status may vary, with .COM domains having a pending delete period lasting 5 days.
Domain Expiration and Renewal Notices
Before a domain expires, registrars have to notify registrants of the upcoming expiration date and provide options for registration renewal, typically one month before and a week before the expiration date.
Conclusion
In the article "Expired domains: what happens when a domain expires?", we explore the life cycle of a domain from availability to expiration, and discuss the possibilities of recovering an expired domain or what to do if it’s no longer available.