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Registry

A registry is the organization that operates a specific top-level domain (TLD), maintaining the master database of all domain names registered under that TLD.

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Inbound Sale

Inbound sale refers to a transaction where a potential buyer approaches you, the domain owner, expressing interest in purchasing a domain you own. Inbound sales are often the result of someone d...

.TECH

A generic top-level domain targeting the technology sector.

Holding Costs

The ongoing expenses associated with maintaining domain ownership, primarily annual renewal fees.

Drop Date

The specific date and time when an expired domain becomes available for registration again.

HTTP(S)

HTTP(S)" refers to the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (Secure). This is the protocol over which data is sent between a user's browser and the website they are connected to. The 'S' at the end of H...

GoDaddy Auctions

One of the largest domain name auction platforms, hosting both user-listed domains and expired domain auctions.