Domain switch gig appears to drag on for a solid seven, right? But let's say you initiate it with just three days on the clock till the lease runs out.
Will it get delayed or nah, considering the whole transfer process might cross the domain's lease boundary? And if the transfer finally gets through, will the site be livin' like a champ three days post-lease expiration, considering it's still in the hands of the old registrar?
In this scenario, the transfer process might get delayed, and here's why: when you initiate a domain transfer, the old registrar (the losing registrar) has to verify the transfer request and release the domain. This process can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the registrar's efficiency and the complexity of the transfer. If the transfer gets stuck in limbo, it might cross the domain's lease boundary, which could lead to a temporary outage or even a permanent loss of the domain, if the new registrar (the gaining registrar) can't complete the transfer in time.
Now, assuming the transfer finally gets through, and the new registrar takes control of the domain, will the site be living its best life three days post-lease expiration? Well, that depends on a few factors. If the new registrar has completed the transfer and updated the DNS records, the site should be live and kicking, even if the old registrar is still technically in control of the domain. However, if there are any issues with the transfer, such as a delay in updating the DNS records or a misconfiguration, the site might experience some downtime or technical issues.
I always advise my clients to plan ahead, initiate the transfer process with plenty of time to spare, and keep a close eye on the transfer status to avoid any last-minute hiccups. And, of course, it's always a good idea to have a backup plan in place, just in case things don't go as smoothly as expected.
the answer is affirmative. However, in the trenches of domain registration, you may encounter registrars that play hardball and refuse to relinquish control of a domain that's gone past its expiration date.
Be aware of the ICANN-mandated transfer restrictions, which can be triggered by the registrar, effectively imposing a 15-day lockout period prior to the domain's expiration date, thereby preventing any changes to the domain's registrant information or DNS settings during this timeframe, a phenomenon commonly referred to as a 'transfer lock' or 'domain lock,' often employed as an anti-theft mechanism to safeguard against unauthorized domain hijacking or cybersquatting, while also ensuring compliance with the registrar's contractual obligations and industry standards, such as those outlined in the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) and the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP).