{"id":7023,"date":"2022-06-08T11:16:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T11:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=7023"},"modified":"2025-07-17T07:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T07:40:48","slug":"can-i-transfer-an-expired-domain-to-wpx","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/can-i-transfer-an-expired-domain-to-wpx\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I transfer an expired domain to WPX?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever wondered if you could transfer an expired domain? The answer is <strong>yes, <\/strong>under certain conditions. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn more about that, including eligibility requirements, important conditions, and what happens if the domain is deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it possible to transfer a domain when it&#8217;s already expired?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer is yes. You can transfer an expired domain due to ICANN regulations as the current domain name owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The domain transfer process requires help from the Domain Registrar; thus, you will need to contact them beforehand to help you start the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions under which you can transfer an expired domain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <strong>ICANN regulations<\/strong>, domain owners can still transfer their domain even after it has expired, provided that the domain is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free of outstanding fees<\/strong> from the previous registration period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the Redemption Grace Period<\/strong> (a limited timeframe after expiration when the domain is recoverable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information about Redemption and Grace Periods, and Renewals can be found <strong><a aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/domain-expiration-and-renewal\/#what-happens-after-my-domain-expires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions under which you can not transfer an expired domain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are specific conditions where transferring an expired domain is not possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unpaid Fees:<\/strong> If there are any outstanding payments from the previous registration period, the registrar will not allow the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Redemption Period Expiry:<\/strong> If the domain remains in the Redemption Grace Period without renewal, the domain registrar, as per ICANN rules, will start deleting your domain name and purge it from the domain registrar&#8217;s history. Once that process is initiated, you will not be able to transfer the expired domain since its status will be changed to &#8220;pending delete<strong>&#8220;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information about different Domain statuses can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icann.org\/resources\/pages\/epp-status-codes-2014-06-16-en\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the domain enters the deletion process, you may still have a last chance to recover it through your current registrar. However, this comes with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>60-day Domain Lock<\/strong> period before it becomes eligible for transfer again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>additional Redemption Fee<\/strong> to reinstate it to active status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The need to <strong>re-register<\/strong> it with your original registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any other questions on the topic, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact the WPX Support Team via live chat (use the bottom right-hand widget), and they will respond and help within 30 seconds or less.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered if you could transfer an expired domain? The answer is yes, under certain conditions. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn more about that, including eligibility requirements, important conditions, and what happens if the domain is deleted. 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