Retrieving Your Expired Domain Once it Enters the 'Pending Renew/Delete' Status
2 min
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?
How can I check when my domain is available to purchase again?
Can I prevent my domain from entering the "PendingRenew/Delete" status?
