How long is the grace period after domain expiration for Network Solutions?

Answer 1

If a customer does not renew the domain name registration by the expiration date, the domain name registration is subject to deletion at any time after that. In an effort to help our customers avoid unintentional deletion of their domain name registration(s), we may, but are not obligated to, provide our customers with a “grace period” after their domain name registration services expiration date(s) (a “grace period” begins on the day after the date of expiration). We currently endeavor to provide a grace period that extends 35 days past the expiration date, to allow the renewal of domain name registration services. During this period a customer can renew a domain name registration; however, a grace period is not guaranteed and can change or be eliminated at any time without notice. Consequently, every customer who desires to renew his or her domain name registration services should do so in advance of the expiration date to avoid any unintended domain name deletion.

Answer 2

If your domain is potentially a popular one there may be people lined up to buy it the instant your domain lease expires. You don't need to sign up as early as Network solutions wants you to (they start bugging you 3 months in advance) but you should get it renewed a week or so BEFORE the expiration. Don't count on a grace period to rescue you.

Answer 3

normally the domain is held for 28 days then goes onto the 'recently released' register.

This is from expierience, I have bought domains 28 days after expiring so it can be done.

Answer 4

Interesting! Never really gave this much thought

Answer 5

I was wondering the same thing too today

Answer 6

I am sorry, but I must ask.
Why don't you ask Network Solutions?

Google it..........