DNW .Co domain registry nukes expired domain auctions

[Andrew Allemann]

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 […]

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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.