How We Detect Domain Availability

Our detection process is built on a foundation of regular, automated checks using industry-standard protocols.

The Lifecycle of a Domain

When a domain isn't renewed, it doesn't become available immediately. It typically goes through several stages:

1. Expired (Grace Period): The domain has passed its expiration date. The owner can usually still renew it at the normal price.
2. Redemption Period: After the expiry period, the domain enters a redemption phase (often 30 days). The original owner can still renew it, but usually at a much higher fee.
3. Pending Delete: After the redemption period, the domain is queued for deletion by the registry (often for about 5 days). It cannot be renewed at this stage.
4. Available: The registry drops the domain, and it is released to the public for registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

Our Monitoring Process

Domainyze automates the tracking of this entire lifecycle.

1. Continuous Polling: Our system continuously polls the RDAP and WHOIS servers for the domains in your watchlist.
2. Status Code Analysis: We analyze the status codes returned by the registry. We pay special attention to domains in the redemptionPeriod and pendingDelete statuses.
3. High-Frequency Checks: As a domain enters the critical pendingDelete phase, we dramatically increase the frequency of our checks—often to several times per hour. This is crucial because the exact time a domain will drop is not always predictable.
4. Instant Alerts: The moment our system detects that the domain's status has changed to available (i.e., it is no longer registered), it triggers an immediate alert to you.

This automated, high-frequency monitoring gives you a significant advantage in catching valuable expired domains the moment they become available.