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	<li><a href="#domain-expires">What Happens After Domain Expiration?</a></li>
	<li><a href="#renewal-timeline">ccTLDs Renewal Timeline</a></li>
	<li><a href="#summary">Summary</a></li>
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<h2><a id="domain-expires" name="domain-expires"></a>What Happens After Domain Expiration?</h2>

<p>After a domain expires, it goes through three stages: expiration, redemption grace period, and pending deletion. Each has different consequences:</p>

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	<li><strong>Active</strong>: Domain is under your control; renew on time to keep services running smoothly.</li>
	<li><strong>Expired</strong>: Website and email stop functioning; a short grace period (30-45 days) allows renewal without penalty.</li>
	<li><strong>Redemption Grace Period</strong>: After the grace period, a redemption fee is charged to recover the domain.</li>
	<li><strong>Pending Delete</strong>: Domain can no longer be retrieved, and after 5 days, it's deleted and made available for public registration.</li>
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<p>Missing renewal can impact your website, brand, and customers.</p>

<h2><a id="renewal-timeline" name="renewal-timeline"></a>ccTLDs Renewal Timeline</h2>

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<p>Each country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) has specific renewal deadlines. You must <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/help/article/steps-to-renew-your-domain" rel="noopener" target="_blank">renew your domain</a> before the expiration date to avoid losing it. Below are the renewal timelines based on the domain extension:</p>

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	<li>.ca</li>
	<li>.cn</li>
	<li>com.cn</li>
	<li>.net.cn</li>
	<li>.org.cn</li>
	<li>all regional .cn extensions</li>
	<li>.co</li>
	<li>.cx</li>
	<li>.gd</li>
	<li>.gs</li>
	<li>.im</li>
	<li>.in</li>
	<li>.co.in</li>
	<li>.firm.in</li>
	<li>.gen.in</li>
	<li>.ind.in</li>
	<li>net.in</li>
	<li>.org.in</li>
	<li>.me</li>
	<li>.ms</li>
	<li>.tc</li>
	<li>.tw</li>
	<li>.com.tw</li>
	<li>.org.tw</li>
	<li>.vg</li>
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	<li>.ac</li>
	<li>.am</li>
	<li>.be</li>
	<li>.de</li>
	<li>.eu</li>
	<li>.fm</li>
	<li>.io</li>
	<li>.nl</li>
	<li>.sh</li>
	<li>.co.uk</li>
	<li>.me.uk</li>
	<li>.org.uk</li>
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	<li>.at</li>
	<li>.ch</li>
	<li>.cz</li>
	<li>.es</li>
	<li>.com.es</li>
	<li>.nom.es</li>
	<li>.org.es</li>
	<li>.jp</li>
	<li>.li</li>
	<li>.mx</li>
	<li>.com.mx</li>
	<li>.nu</li>
	<li>.co.nz</li>
	<li>.net.nz</li>
	<li>.org.nz</li>
	<li>.pl</li>
	<li>.ru</li>
	<li>.sg</li>
	<li>.tk</li>
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<h2><a id="summary" name="summary"></a>Summary</h2>

<p>To ensure your domain remains secure and active, staying informed about the ccTLDs renewal timeline is crucial. Be sure to renew your country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) within the specified period to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluehost.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-dont-renew-your-domain-name/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">avoid any potential risk</a> of losing your domain. Refer to the renewal timeline based on the specific domain extension and set reminders ahead of the expiration date.</p>

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Country-Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) Renewal Timeline

What Happens After Domain Expiration?

ccTLDs Renewal Timeline

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