Domain name fees vary by TLD, type (standard or premium), and operation (registration, renewal, redemption, or transfer-in). Current prices are on the official Domain Prices page.
Pricing factors
Domain name type
Prices differ between standard and premium domain names.
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Standard domain names: Most domain names fall into this category, with standard registration, renewal, transfer-in, and restoration prices per TLD. Current rates are on the Domain Prices.
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Premium domain names (also known as platinum domain names): Registries designate these domain names as high-value based on length, brandability, or keywords. Their registration, renewal, transfer-in, and restoration fees exceed standard rates and are set at the time of transaction. Premium domain names are not eligible for promotional offers. The final price is displayed on the checkout page.
Domain name operations
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Registration: Prices vary by TLD, domain name type, and registration duration.
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Transfer-in: Per ICANN policy, transferring a domain name to Alibaba Cloud includes a one-year registration extension. The transfer-in fee typically equals the standard one-year renewal fee for that TLD.
Domain name lifecycle and fees
After expiration, a domain name enters a renewal grace period and then a redemption period, each with different costs. We strongly recommend renewing before expiration to avoid additional fees and potential service interruptions.
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Active period: The domain name functions normally. Renew at any time at the standard renewal price.
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Renewal grace period: After expiration, the domain name enters a grace period (typically 30 days). DNS resolution is suspended, but you can still renew at the standard renewal price.
The grace period varies by TLD — for example, 28 days for
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Redemption period: If not renewed during the grace period, the domain name enters a redemption period (typically 14–30 days). Redeeming it requires a significantly higher restoration fee.
The redemption period varies by TLD — for example,
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Pending delete period: After the redemption period, the domain name enters a pending delete phase where no operations are possible. The registry then deletes it, making it available for public registration.