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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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SSL

SSL" stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It's a standard security protocol used for establishing encrypted links between a web server and a browser in online communication. The use of SSL ensures tha...

DNJournal

Ron Jackson's Domain Name Journal, publisher of the weekly chart of the highest reported domain sales since 2003.

BIN (Buy It Now)

A fixed price at which a domain can be purchased immediately without negotiation.

Blocklist

A list of domain names or IP addresses flagged for spam, malware, or other malicious activities.

Expiration Date

The date a domain's current registration term ends. What happens after it depends on the registrar and the extension.

\nEnhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) is an advanced distance-vector routing protocol that is used on a computer network for automating routing decisions and configuration. Developed...