What Happens When a Network Solutions Domain Expires?
Network Solutions is one of the oldest domain registrars, founded in 1979. When a Network Solutions domain expires, the expired inventory is primarily sent to NameJet for auction. Some Network Solutions expired domains also appear on GoDaddy Auctions. Network Solutions is owned by Newfold Digital, which also owns NameJet.
Network Solutions Expired Domain Timeline
| Days After Expiration | Phase | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0–30 | Grace Period | Owner can renew at standard price. Domain is parked. |
| ~Day 30+ | Pre-Release Auction | Domain is listed on NameJet for auction before redemption. |
| ~Day 30–60 | Redemption Period | Domain can be recovered with redemption fee. |
| ~Day 60–75 | Pending Delete | Domain queued for deletion at the registry. |
| Day 75+ | Domain Drop | Domain becomes available for public registration. |
Network Solutions Domain Grace Period
After a Network Solutions domain expires, the registrant has a grace period of approximately 30 days to renew the domain at the standard renewal price. During this time, the website and email associated with the domain stop functioning, and the domain is parked on a Network Solutions landing page.
Where Does Network Solutions Auction Expired Domains?
Network Solutions sends its expired domain inventory primarily to NameJet (namejet.com). NameJet is a premium auction platform specializing in expired and deleted domain names. Both Network Solutions and NameJet are owned by Newfold Digital.
As of May 2023, some Network Solutions and Register.com expired domains also appear on GoDaddy Auctions, though NameJet remains the primary platform.
To bid on Network Solutions expired domains, you need a NameJet account. NameJet gains an advantage by offering pre-release domains before the redemption grace period ends, meaning you can bid on a domain before it would otherwise become publicly available.
Network Solutions Domain Redemption Period
If the domain is not renewed during the grace period, it enters a redemption period of approximately 30 days. During this time, the original registrant can recover the domain, but a redemption fee applies in addition to the renewal price. Redemption fees vary by TLD.
Network Solutions Domain Backorder
Network Solutions offers a domain backorder service that allows you to place a request for a domain that is currently registered by someone else. If the domain expires and is not renewed, the backorder service attempts to register it for you through their NameJet partnership. If multiple people have backordered the same domain, it goes to auction on NameJet.