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Retrieving Your Expired Domain Once it Enters the 'Pending Renew/Delete' Status

It is not possible to retrieve your domain while in the status "PendingRenew" or "PendingDelete" in the WHOIS database. These statuses mean that your domain is no longer in the redemption period and registration can't be extended.

To retrieve your domain, wait until it becomes publicly available again for anyone to purchase. This usually happens within 10 days from the beginning of the "PendingRenew/Delete" period.

Important:

You can only repurchase the domain once it clears the "PendingRenew/Delete" period and becomes available again. This is true for all domains in this status, not just domains purchased from Wix.
It is not guaranteed that your domain will be released and become available after the "PendingRenew/Delete" period. This is why we recommend resolving any payment issues before your domain enters this period.

FAQs

Click a question below to learn more domain statuses.

How can I check my domain's status in the WHOIS database?

You can use Wix's Whois Lookup tool to check your domain's status. Search for your domain name (including the top-level domain, for example, mystunningwebsite.com) and look for Domain Status in the results.

How can I check when my domain is available to purchase again?

You can monitor the domain status in the Whois Lookup tool and repurchase it as soon as it becomes available. Once the domain is no longer in the "PendingRenew/Delete" status you can check if the domain is available to purchase.

Can I prevent my domain from entering the "PendingRenew/Delete" status?

Yes, you can prevent this by making sure your payment information is up to date so that your domain subscription renews without any issues. If your renewal payment has failed, resolve any payment issues as soon as you can, and before your domain's expiration date. Learn more about updating your payment method for a domain subscription.

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