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Pending Delete

The final stage before an expired domain is released back to the public. During pending delete, the domain cannot be renewed and will soon become available for registration.

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MX Record

Mail Exchange Record - a DNS record that specifies the mail server responsible for receiving email on behalf of a domain.

Domain Lease

An arrangement where a domain owner allows another party to use a domain name for a recurring fee without transferring ownership.

ARIN, or the American Registry for Internet Numbers, is a nonprofit organization that manages the distribution of Internet number resources, including IPv4 and IPv6 address space, and Autonomous Sy...

.STORE

A generic top-level domain designed for e-commerce and retail businesses.

Cleanup

The process of reviewing and dropping underperforming domains from a portfolio to reduce renewal costs.

.ONLINE

A generic top-level domain suitable for any internet-based business or presence.