There is a list of possible domain name statuses in logical order - from the time a domain name is registered to no one, through the registered status, expiration and deletion.
You will find this useful when you are willing to transfer a domain name to another registrar, or when you would like to renew or register a domain name.
You may find helpful the following two resources: whois.sc and DNSstuff.com.
A domain name is available when it is not registered by any person or organization.
Active
Domain names may be registered for a period of up to ten years. Even in case of renewal of the domain name the registration period can not be extended to more than ten years. During the period of active registration, the domain name is active, which allows for the data, associated with the domain to be modified (please note that this includes transfers).
Expired
A domain name is in status expired after the expiration date that is visible in the WHOIS information.This may happen if you do not notify us of your willingness to renew the domain name registration or we do not receive the payment, required for the renewal. Shortly after the domain name goes past its expiration date the domain name will be deactivated. All domain services including the web page and email will no longer work. The domain may be renewed during this period and will not be available for registration to the public. A domain name would retain this status for up to 45 days.
Redemption
For approximately 30 days the domain name will be in a redemption (Redemption Grace Period). The domain will still be inactive. The domain may be renewed by its original owner by paying the normal renewal fees and an additional service fee.
Note: The grace period is not guaranteed. The grace period for renewing a domain after it expires is generally between 30-40 days (never longer than 45).
Registry hold
Five day registry hold. The domain name gets listed in an auction, and bidding starts. If there is significant interest in a domain, Enom will use all its resources to secure the domain name. Once secured, the domain name will be re auctioned off with the high bid from the previous auction as the starting bid.
Important: If there is significant interest in the domain then the chances to recover the domain are minimal. If there is no interest in the domain then you may be able to re-register the domain once it becomes available again.
