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• EPP Status Codes Explained: Every WHOIS Status in Plain English
  Sep 11, 2026
  Every common EPP status code translated into plain English, from autoRenewPeriod and redemptionPeriod to pendingDelete, clientHold and the transfer locks. Each entry explains what the code means, who set it, and what owners and domain hunters can actually do while it shows.
• What Time Do Domains Drop? Release Times by TLD (Table)
  Sep 4, 2026
  Deleting .com and .net domains release in a daily batch around 2 pm US Eastern. This reference table covers release mechanics for major TLDs including .org, .io, .ai, .uk and .de, explains why exact times vary, and shows where drop catchers intercept the flow.
• Pending Delete: The 5 Days Nothing Can Stop
  Aug 28, 2026
  pendingDelete is the five day stage that no renewal, payment or support ticket can reverse. This guide explains why the window is unstoppable, what happens on each of the five days, when the domain finally drops, and the day four rule for placing backorders in time.
• The Redemption Period: Rescuing a Domain After Expiry
  Aug 21, 2026
  A clear guide to the 30 day redemption period that follows domain deletion. Learn who can restore a deleted domain, what the typical $80-200 restore fee covers, how the restore process works through your registrar, and what happens once the window closes for good.
• Deleted vs Dropped vs Expired: What Each Status Means
  Aug 14, 2026
  Expired, deleted and dropped describe three different points in the domain lifecycle, with different rules for owners and buyers. This guide defines each status precisely, maps the WHOIS clues that reveal them, and explains exactly when a dying name becomes available to register.
• What Happens When a Domain Expires? The Complete Timeline
  Aug 7, 2026
  The complete 65-80 day timeline from missed renewal to public drop: the registrar grace period, the 30-day redemption window and its $80-200 restore fees, the five days of pending delete nothing can stop, and the daily 2pm Eastern drop race. Plus how .ai, .io, .uk and .de all break the standard rules.