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Reserve Price

The minimum price a seller will accept at auction. If bidding doesn't reach the reserve, the domain isn't sold. Some auctions display whether the reserve has been met.

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Renewal Costs

\nRenewal Costs or Renewal Fees refer to the annual payment required to retain the registration of a domain name. When you register a domain name, you essentially lease it for a specific period, co...

GDPR

GDPR is an acronym that stands for General Data Protection Regulation. This is a law enforced by the European Union since May 2018, aimed at giving EU citizens control over their personal data and ...

Grace Period

A window after a domain expires during which the original owner can renew it at the standard price, typically 30-45 days.

Hijacking

Domain hijacking refers to an illicit activity where an individual or entity illegitimately takes control of a domain name without the consent of its rightful owner. This is usually done by exploit...

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...

Cloaking

A technique where different content is shown to search engines than to regular visitors, often considered a black-hat SEO practice.