Friends, I tried to buy a domain and it turns out it's not available because it's in deletion phase. Do you know what it means? Is there any way to kn
- Thread starter betaad
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- Dec 29, 2012
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Take a read at ICANN
https://www.icann.org/en/registry-a...al-and-performance-specifications-1-3-2006-en
Pretty much gotta wait up to 60ish days or so at times
depending on the registrar
https://www.icann.org/en/registry-a...al-and-performance-specifications-1-3-2006-en
Pretty much gotta wait up to 60ish days or so at times
depending on the registrar
Tipitip
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- Nov 26, 2018
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There is a domain grace period for up to 45 days.
Actually on Google’s website it says up to 61 days.
https://support.google.com/domains/answer/3260599?hl=en
Actually on Google’s website it says up to 61 days.
https://support.google.com/domains/answer/3260599?hl=en
Once the domain completes deletion phase and frees up,you will be able to buy. Though you need to keep your eyes wide open,there may be backorders lined up to book it ,if its valuable.I would say if you really need it,place a backorder with a reputed registrar and don't wait for it till last day.All the best ..Cheers 
Couch Monkey Media
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- Nov 8, 2009
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it also depends on where the domain lives as well if say with Godaddy i have seen them go through the 60 days and then get added to there domain auction for 30 days and if no one buys after that get released.
Starblazer
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- Feb 28, 2019
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The deletion phase varies up to 60 days and we can't know the exact date and time of deletion. So, usually the drop catch websites register them as soon as they are free. You can participate in the auction of these domains in any such website so that they get it for you for a fee.
- Aug 25, 2017
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You can do nothing in this case and just wait. If you are not going to use any tools keep eye on that domain name and try to not show any interest on public.
Sweetrevenge
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- Jan 7, 2017
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The owner may still buy it too during the phase. Keep that in mind.
