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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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CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority)

The organization that manages the .ca country code top-level domain for Canada.

Domain Lease

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

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. It's a company that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the internet. ISPs can be commercial, non-profit, privately owned, or commu...

Expiring Domain

An "expiring domain" refers to a domain name whose registration period is about to end. When a domain name is registered, it's typically done so for a specific period of time, often one to ten ye...

IDN (Internationalized Domain Name)

A domain name that includes characters from non-Latin scripts, such as Chinese, Arabic, or Cyrillic.

Drop Date

The specific date and time when an expired domain becomes available for registration again.