{"id":12709,"date":"2024-09-17T11:37:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=12709"},"modified":"2025-02-03T09:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T08:57:37","slug":"domain-name-in-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/domain-name-in-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should avoid a domain name in quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A domain name is the online address where customers find your business. If you have your own website or webshop, it's essential. But what happens if you forget to renew your domain name? Will you lose it? Fortunately, a domain name is first placed in quarantine, so you still have a chance to recover it. However, it\u2019s best to avoid having your domain name go into quarantine altogether.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-25f61eb4     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Table of contents<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-domain-in-quarantine\">What is a domain in quarantine?<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#just-like-your-gym-membership\">Just like your gym membership<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-long-does-the-quarantine-period-last\">How long does the quarantine period last?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#retrieving-a-domain-from-quarantine-involves-costs\">Retrieving a domain from quarantine involves costs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#consequences-for-your-domain-name\">Consequences for your domain name<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-retrieve-a-domain-from-quarantine\">How to retrieve a domain from quarantine<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#are-you-too-late-and-has-the-quarantine-period-ended\">Are you too late and has the quarantine period ended?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-if-someone-else-takes-over-your-domain-name\">What if someone else takes over your domain name?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#your-domain-name-in-quarantine-how-to-prevent-it\">Your domain name in quarantine: how to prevent it<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-about-quarantined-domain-names\">Frequently asked questions about quarantined domain names<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a domain in quarantine?<\/h2>\n<p>A domain name is considered to be \"in quarantine\" when it has not been renewed or extended on time. As a result, the host places the domain in quarantine <strong>to give the owner a chance to reclaim it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While it's not ideal, having a domain in quarantine isn't necessarily a disaster. The quarantine period acts as a <strong>safeguard<\/strong> for domain owners who have forgotten or delayed their renewal. <strong>As long as the domain remains in quarantine, no one else can register it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantine-timeline-en-1-1024x731.png\" alt=\"When does the quarantine period begin? \" class=\"wp-image-12839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantine-timeline-en-1-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantine-timeline-en-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantine-timeline-en-1-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantine-timeline-en-1.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When does the quarantine period begin? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Just like your gym membership<\/h3>\n<p>Forgetfulness, missed invoices, and reminder emails that land in your spam folder \u2013 there are plenty of reasons why you might forget to renew your domain name. But make no mistake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/domain-names\/registering-a-domain-name\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">registering a domain<\/a> name doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s yours forever.<\/p>\n<p>A domain name <strong>needs to be renewed annually<\/strong>. Think of it like your gym membership \u2013 after a certain period, you need to renew it, or you won\u2019t be able to use the facilities. The same applies to your domain name. Unlike the address of your home, which you own permanently, your online address is something you rent, so you must renew it on time.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-484bf9a9 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Did you know...<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p>There\u2019s a clear difference between an expired domain and a domain in quarantine? We only talk about an expired or lapsed domain if it hasn\u2019t been renewed or reactivated after the quarantine period. At that point, the expired domain becomes available on the market again. With a domain in quarantine, however, only the owner has the chance to reactivate it during a set period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does the quarantine period last?<\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>.be domain stays in quarantine for 40 days<\/strong>. During this time, only the current owner can reactivate the domain. After 40 days, the quarantine is lifted, and the domain becomes available for anyone to register. The same applies to .nl domains.<\/p>\n<p>For a .com domain, the process starts with an <strong>\"expiry period\" of 30 days<\/strong>, during which the owner can reactivate the domain without extra charges (though renewal costs must still be paid).<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/action-quarantine-1024x683.png\" alt=\"When your domain enters quarantine, it's time to take action!\" class=\"wp-image-12841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/action-quarantine-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/action-quarantine-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/action-quarantine-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/action-quarantine-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/action-quarantine.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When your domain enters quarantine, it's time to take action!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>After the 30-day expiry period, the domain enters quarantine for another 30 days. At this point, the owner can only reactivate the domain by paying both the quarantine fees and the renewal costs.<\/p>\n<p>Following these 30 days of quarantine, the domain goes into a \"pending deletion\" phase for 5 days, during which the domain cannot be reactivated by anyone and remains blocked until it becomes available for public registration.<\/p>\n<p>Since .com domains fall under gTLDs (generic top-level domains like .com, .org, .net), <strong>stricter rules<\/strong> apply for quarantined domains. Losing a domain can have significant consequences, especially as a domain name is a crucial part of any online business.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retrieving a domain from quarantine involves costs<\/h3>\n<p>To ensure you don\u2019t lose your domain name, you can have it reactivated by your hosting provider. However, this does come with additional costs, primarily because the hosting company needs to work with a third party to bring your domain back online.<\/p>\n<p>At Combell, you typically pay \u20ac75.00 in <strong>quarantine fees<\/strong> to restore a .be domain. For a .com extension, the cost is \u20ac145.00. Please note that these prices are exclusive of VAT.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consequences for your domain name<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss the potential consequences. What should you expect if your domain name is in quarantine, and what are the risks you might face?<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-e6530065\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c8e7de1d\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM168 232C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H168z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Your domain goes offline<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While you may not have lost your domain yet, once it\u2019s in quarantine, it becomes unavailable. This means your website or webshop will be offline, and you\u2019ll lose access to any email accounts linked to the domain.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond losing valuable time, you\u2019ll also be losing internet traffic, customers, and revenue. Your reputation could suffer before you realize it!<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/ranking-google-bad-en-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Don\u2019t wait too long to retrieve a domain from quarantine.\" class=\"wp-image-12846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/ranking-google-bad-en-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/ranking-google-bad-en-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/ranking-google-bad-en-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/ranking-google-bad-en.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don\u2019t wait too long to retrieve a domain from quarantine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-8f996691\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6940bb3f\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM168 232C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H168z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Drop in search results<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A domain name that goes into quarantine and goes offline can negatively impact your search engine optimization (SEO). Search engines like Google will mark the domain as inactive, which can affect your website\u2019s ranking.<\/p>\n<p>The lower you appear in Google search results, the less organic traffic you will receive.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-6ba73a59\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-5aa285ce\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM168 232C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H168z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Higher costs for reactivation<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want to retrieve your domain name from quarantine, there are often additional fees involved that are higher than the standard renewal costs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-77f694f1\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4bf6ff71\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM168 232C154.7 232 144 242.7 144 256C144 269.3 154.7 280 168 280H344C357.3 280 368 269.3 368 256C368 242.7 357.3 232 344 232H168z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Potential loss of the domain name<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to experience this: if you fail to restore your domain name within the quarantine period, someone else can register it once it becomes available. This means you risk losing your domain to competitors or domain squatters. Recently, hundreds of expired government domain names and email addresses were sold for just \u20ac8 each!<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to retrieve a domain from quarantine<\/h2>\n<p>Have you noticed that your domain is offline and realized you forgot to renew it? The first thing you should do is contact your registrar (the company where you registered your domain, like Combell). Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/support\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">support team<\/a> is available 24\/7, and in your native language, to assist you.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your domain extension (Redemption Grace Period or standard Redemption Period), you can usually recover the domain relatively quickly through your registrar. Keep in mind that <strong>retrieving a domain from quarantine always involves extra costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantaine-urgency-1024x682.png\" alt=\"Avoid getting your domain quarantined! \" class=\"wp-image-12847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantaine-urgency-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantaine-urgency-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantaine-urgency-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantaine-urgency-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/quarantaine-urgency.png 1801w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avoid getting your domain quarantined! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you too late and has the quarantine period ended?<\/h3>\n<p>If your expired domain has been released, two scenarios are possible. If you're lucky and no one has registered the domain yet, it\u2019s now available on the market, even for you. In this case, you can simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/domain-names\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">register it as a new domain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, if someone else has already taken it, you\u2019ll need to track down the new owner and try to reach an <strong>agreement<\/strong> to have the domain transferred to you. This can be challenging, and in the worst case, you may have to pay a significant amount of money to buy back your domain.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if someone else takes over your domain name?<\/h3>\n<p>A domain enters quarantine to protect the owner, but this protection doesn\u2019t last forever. If you didn\u2019t take action while your domain was in quarantine and someone else has purchased it, you\u2019re in a difficult position.<\/p>\n<p>Your domain name is crucial to your online presence. Without it, your entire digital identity is at risk. <strong>You lose all control over your website<\/strong>, meaning that visitors typing your domain name will no longer be directed to your site but possibly to the new owner's website.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From reputation damage to loss of revenue<\/h4>\n<p>The new owner of your domain name can do whatever they want with it. For example, they could redirect it to a pornographic site or a website promoting hateful messages. This would cause <strong>your<\/strong><strong>customers to lose trust in you<\/strong>, leading to significant consequences.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to reputation damage and the loss of customers, traffic, and revenue, you could also face <strong>technical issues<\/strong>. It's highly likely that you\u2019ll lose access to the email accounts linked to the domain. This would disrupt essential tasks like sending newsletters, communicating with customers, and managing administrative tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, since your domain is no longer tied to your website, it will become difficult to find in search engines, damaging your <strong>SEO ranking<\/strong>\u2014which is crucial for any business running a website or webshop.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/combell-pay-en-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Pay your invoice on time, and your domain won\u2019t enter quarantine!\" class=\"wp-image-12842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/combell-pay-en-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/combell-pay-en-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/combell-pay-en-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/combell-pay-en.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pay your invoice on time, and your domain won\u2019t enter quarantine!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your domain name in quarantine: how to prevent it<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep an eye on the expiration date of your domain names.<\/strong> Combell will send you a payment request in a timely manner, either by post and\/or email. You can also easily manage your domain names yourself via the handy <a href=\"http:\/\/my.combell.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my.combell.com<\/a> control panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add your registrar\u2019s domain<\/strong> <strong>to your spam filter\u2019s \u2018trusted senders\u2019 list.<\/strong> This ensures that you won\u2019t miss any important emails from your registrar!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Renew your domain on time.<\/strong> Don\u2019t wait until the last moment to extend it. Consider renewing it for a longer period\u2014why not extend it for at least 5 years to avoid any worries?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep your old domain name<\/strong>, even if you\u2019re no longer actively using it. Use it to redirect visitors to your new projects. You wouldn\u2019t want your old domain to end up hosting a porn site or a site full of malware, would you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/help\/kb\/dns-belgium-what-is-it-and-what-does-it-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS Belgium<\/a><\/strong> <strong>or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/whois\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whois service<\/a> to ensure the contact information for your domain(s) is accurate.<\/strong> Avoid having an external web developer or marketing agency listed as the domain holder. The domain holder should be the business owner or an internal staff member with the proper authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t click on links in emails about your domain name unless they\u2019re from your registrar. <\/strong>Only your own registrar will send renewal requests. If in doubt, contact your registrar directly. Be cautious of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/fake-combell-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phishing emails, especially those not from Combell.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/domain-names\/registering-a-domain-name\">Register your domain name with Combell<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about quarantined domain names<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-3ec79d4c uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height uagb-faq-expand-first-true\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/domain-name-in-quarantine\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long does a domain name stay in quarantine?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The length of time a domain remains in quarantine depends on the domain extension. Quarantine means the domain is temporarily parked, and only the owner has the right to reclaim it during this period. For &lt;strong>.be&lt;\/strong> and &lt;strong>.nl domains&lt;\/strong>, the quarantine period usually lasts 40 days, while for &lt;strong>.com domains&lt;\/strong>, the process takes longer.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is a domain name in quarantine?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A domain name is considered in quarantine when it hasn\u2019t been renewed or extended on time. As a result, the host places the domain in quarantine to give the owner the opportunity to reclaim it.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is my domain name in quarantine?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Domain names are placed in quarantine to protect the owner from potentially losing the domain. The quarantine period begins after the owner fails to renew or extend the domain on time.\"}}]}<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-607f9c08\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">How long does a domain name stay in quarantine?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">The length of time a domain remains in quarantine depends on the domain extension. Quarantine means the domain is temporarily parked, and only the owner has the right to reclaim it during this period. For <strong>.be<\/strong> and <strong>.nl domains<\/strong>, the quarantine period usually lasts 40 days, while for <strong>.com domains<\/strong>, the process takes longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-571a9806\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">What is a domain name in quarantine?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">A domain name is considered in quarantine when it hasn\u2019t been renewed or extended on time. As a result, the host places the domain in quarantine to give the owner the opportunity to reclaim it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0789fe8c\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">Why is my domain name in quarantine?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"uagb-faq-content\">Domain names are placed in quarantine to protect the owner from potentially losing the domain. 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