Domain Name Wire .Co domain registry nukes expired domain auctions

[DNWDNW is verified member.]

Registry will prohibit direct auctions when domains expire. The .co domain name registry is implementing a new rule that will prevent domain registrars from auctioning off expired domains unless they obtain permission from the registry, Domain Name Wire has learned. Under the new policy, which will be implemented no later than October 1, “registrars will […]

Post link: .Co domain registry nukes expired domain auctions

© DomainNameWire.com 2026. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.

 

[nicenicnicenic is verified member.]

Whatever the model is, auction, drop, or registry-controlled process, registrants should know exactly what happens after expiry and how long they still have to recover the name.