If you’re planning to register a .NG domain for your Nigerian business, blog, or personal brand, knowing its lifecycle is key to managing it effectively. The .NG domain, Nigeria’s official country code top-level domain (ccTLD), follows a structured process from registration to potential deletion. Managed by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), this lifecycle applies to most .NG extensions except .gov.ng and .mil.ng, which have unique rules.
In this guide, we’ll break down the seven stages of the .NG domain lifecycle and show you how telaHosting, a NiRA-accredited registrar, can help you stay on top of it.
What Is the .NG Domain Lifecycle?
The .NG domain lifecycle outlines the stages a domain goes through, starting when you register it and ending if it’s deleted. Most .NG domains (like .com.ng, .org.ng, or .ng) can be registered or renewed for 1-5 years, with a maximum term from the registration or renewal date. Missing key deadlines can lead to losing your domain, so understanding each phase is crucial.
The 7 Stages of the .NG Domain Lifecycle
1. Registration or Renewal
Your journey begins when you register a .NG domain or renew an existing one for 1-5 years. With telaHosting, this process is seamless, you only need to search for your domain (e.g., yourbusiness.com.ng), secure it for ₦7000/year, and you’re live!
2. Expiration and Renewal Grace Period Begins
Once your domain expires, it enters a 60-day Renewal Grace Period (RGP). For the first 30 days, you can renew it through telaHosting without penalties, keeping your website and emails active. Transfers to another registrar aren’t allowed unless renewed.
3. Suspension Period
From day 30 to 60 post-expiration, your domain enters the Suspension Period. It stops working—your site and emails go offline—but you can still renew it via telaHosting at the standard rate (₦7000-₦15000/year) depending on the domain extension. Act fast to avoid extra costs!
4. Sixty Days After Expiration
At 60 days past expiration, your domain’s DNS servers shut down completely, and it shifts to Redemption Period Status. Services remain unavailable, but there’s still hope to reclaim it.
5. Redemption Period Begins
For the next 28 days (days 60-88), your domain is in the Redemption Period. You can restore it through telaHosting, but expect a restoration fee on top of the renewal cost. Contact our support team to get it back online quickly.
6. Redemption Period Ends, Pending Delete
After 88 days, the Redemption Period ends, and your domain enters a 14-day Pending Delete phase. During this time (days 88-102), renewal or recovery isn’t possible through standard means. You’d need to request NiRA intervention via telaHosting, though success isn’t guaranteed.
7. Deletion and Availability
At day 102, the domain is deleted by NiRA and released to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Miss this window, and someone else could snag your .NG domain. Register a new one with telaHosting to start fresh!. If the domain is still available, you can then register it again.
Why It Matters for Your .NG Domain
Missing renewal deadlines can disrupt your online presence, lost of website traffic, broken email access, and a damaged brand. For Nigerian businesses using .com.ng or individuals with .name.ng, staying proactive keeps your digital identity secure. Exceptions like .gov.ng and .mil.ng follow stricter rules due to their restricted nature, but for most .NG domains, this lifecycle applies.
How telaHosting Helps You Manage Your .NG Domain
As a NiRA-accredited registrar, telaHosting simplifies the .NG domain lifecycle:
– Easy Registration: Secure your .NG domain for ₦15000/year or any other extension for ₦7000/year with our intuitive tool.
– Renewal Reminders: We notify you before expiration to avoid the RGP.
– Support Through Redemption: If you miss a deadline, our team assists with restoration.
– Affordable Transfers: Move your COM.NG domain to us for ₦7000 with an EPP code.
Take Control of Your .NG Domain Today
Whether you’re launching a site with .ng or transferring a .com.ng domain, understanding the .NG domain lifecycle ensures you never lose what’s yours. Partner with telaHosting to register, renew, or recover your domain effortlessly. Ready to get started? Visit our .NG domain page or email [email protected] to secure your Nigerian online identity now!
