What happens to my domain if it expires?

Domains have lifecycles, which outline the different stages they go through after registration. Here is the typical lifecycle a domain follows:

When your domain expires, it enters Expiry Status for about 40 days.
After that, it moves into the Redemption Grace Period (RGP), which follows the registry’s domain lifecycle.
Once RGP ends, the domain enters Pending Deletion. At this point, it’s released back to the registry and becomes available for public registration within a 2-5 day period.

Yes. You can recover your domain while it’s in Expiry Status or RGP. Once your domain is in pending deletion, you are not able to recover it.
For more details on how to recover your domain in expiry status, please follow: How do I recover an expired domain?
Please note: recovery during RGP comes with a higher cost, which varies depending on the domain extension (TLD). For more details, see this FAQ: How do I recover my domain if it is in RGP status?

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