Domain Name Status – Pending Delete

Pending Delete is a status set by the WHO IS server for a domain name that has not been renewed. Domain names that expire normally get deleted.  Many people don’t intend for their domain names to become deleted, but either don’t sign up for or miss their registration renewal reminders.

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At BuyDomains, Register Now prices reflect a 10 year domain registration fee, which helps to ensure that you keep your domain for as long as you need and want it, helping avoid the hassle of entering pending delete status.
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Useful Pending Delete Details:

• The registry will hold the name in the pending delete phase for 30 days.
• The name can be recovered only by the original listed owner of the domain name in the WHO IS server.
• If the registrar does not request the domain name to be in the redemption grace period then the name automatically enters the redemption hold period where the status will be set to pending delete-scheduled for release. At this stage you cannot recover, modify or delete the domain name.
• The renewal process during the pending delete phase (restorable state) is costly and time consuming. It may take about 24 to 48 hours for the complete recovery of the domain name when it is in the pending delete phase.
• during the pending delete restorable phase your domain name will be removed from the zone file. You cannot use the Internet services, including e-mail.

For all of the above reasons, it is therefore strongly recommended to renew your domain name within the prescribed time limit.

Learn about other domain status codes here.