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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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TLS

TLS is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communications over a computer network. It's the successor to Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). When a domain uses TLS, it means that data se...

Trustee Service

A service that holds domains on behalf of registrants who don't meet local presence requirements for certain ccTLDs.

Registrar

Domain name registration company

ROI (Return on Investment)

The profit or loss from a domain investment relative to its cost, including registration, renewal, and marketing expenses.

Registrant

A "Registrant" refers to the individual, company, or organization that has registered and holds the rights to a specific domain name. Essentially, the registrant is the legal owner of the domain....

URS

Uniform Rapid Suspension system