Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Expiring domains

A few years ago I registered a domain. I didn't do much with it, and it expired a few weeks ago. When I logged on to check the status of my other domains, I found that I still had the option to renew the expired domain, but it would cost a staggering £80 because it is overdue.

So I let it expire. The rules are that once 30 days after the expiry date have passed (which is in 3 days time), the domain goes back in the pot of available domains and anyone else can register it.

So, if I'm quick, I could re-register it for a two-year period for just £5.90.

I'm not that bothered about getting it back, but if I find it's available, I'll go for it. But I'm not paying £80 for a domain.

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