Godaddy expired domain name auction and redemption period

What is the Godaddy expired redemption period?

Leo AI said:
GoDaddy's Redemption Grace Period (RGP) is a 30-day window after a domain expires during which the original owner can reclaim their domain by paying a redemption fee, typically $80 USD, plus the standard renewal price. 

• The RGP begins after the initial 12-day grace period and the 19-day "on hold" phase, when the domain is no longer active but still recoverable. 
• During this 30-day RGP, GoDaddy attempts to auto-renew the domain, but if that fails, manual renewal is possible with the redemption fee.
• Important: If another party places a bid on the domain during the auction phase (starting on day 26), the original owner loses the right to renew it, effectively shortening the practical redemption window to 25 days. 
• After the 30-day RGP ends, the domain is either deleted or released to the public registry, and recovery is no longer possible through GoDaddy.
• Note: For certain country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs), there may be no grace period, and the domain enters the redemption phase immediately after expiration. 

You said:
What happens if someone bids on my expired domain during the auction?

Leo AI said:
If someone bids on your expired domain during the GoDaddy auction, you lose the ability to renew or reclaim it. 

• The auction begins around day 26 after expiration. 
• Once a bid is placed, the domain is locked into the auction process.
• Even if you are still within the 30-day Redemption Grace Period, you can no longer renew or redeem the domain through your account. 
• The auction proceeds for 10 days, and if there is a winning bid, the domain is transferred to the highest bidder.
• If no one bids, the domain enters a 5-day Closeout period where it can be bought at a declining price before being deleted. 

Effectively, a single bid ends your ownership rights, making it critical to act before the auction starts.

You said:
where can i find domains on auction on godaddy?

Leo AI said:
You can find domains on auction on GoDaddy at https://auctions.godaddy.com/beta

This platform hosts a large inventory of domain names, including:

• Expired domains that are up for auction. 
• Public auctions where buyers can bid. 
• Value auctions and 7-Day Auctions with Buy Now or offer options. 

To search for domains:

• Use the basic search bar to enter keywords or domain names. 
• Use Advanced Search to filter by:
  • Price range
  • Time to end
  • Auction type
  • Domain extension
  • Number of bids
  • Traffic, age, or backlink data (Majestic) 

You can also:

• Save and export searches.
• Receive daily email alerts for new domains matching your criteria.
• Use third-party tools like ExpiredDomains.net to monitor active auctions with bids in real time. 

Note: As of April 2024, GoDaddy no longer allows users to list domains directly on its auction platform. Instead, sellers must use Afternic to list domains, which then appear on GoDaddy Auctions.