The .IE Domain Registry has recently introduced a Restore Fee for restoring domains that have entered the redemption grace period. The redemption grace period starts once a request to delete the domain has been received by the Registry and last for 30 days. For example if a domain wasn't renewed by it's expiry date of August 1st, the domain will enter the redemption grace period on August 10th (we offer a 10 day grace period) and the domain can be renewed up until September 6th by paying the Restore Fee AND the standard renewal fee. This means the Restore Fee will now be charged on any domain that isn't renewed within 10 days of it's expiry date.
The current restore fee can be found on the domain pricing page at https://www.alwaysamber.ie/panel/domain/pricing/ .
Restore Fee Service – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Restore Fee service?
The Restore Fee service allows registrars to restore domain names that have entered the redemption grace period (30-day redemption period after a domain deletion request is submitted by the registrar).
It offers a recovery mechanism for customers who have missed their renewal deadline. - When does the service go live?
The service will be available from 09:00 on 1st August 2025. - What is the cost of restoring a domain?
The Restore Fee, at the time of writing, is €58 (plus VAT) per domain (please see https://www.alwaysamber.ie/panel/domain/pricing/ for current pricing). Once restored, the standard domain renewal fee can then be paid. - What is the redemption grace period?
The redemption grace period is the 30-day period following a domain deletion request by the registrar, during which the domain can still be restored and renewed before it is deleted or becomes available for others to register. - Which domains are eligible to restore under this service?
Domains that are within the redemption grace period and have not yet been deleted. - Will the Restore Fee be refunded if the customer changes their mind?
No. Once the restoration has been processed, the Restore Fee is non-refundable. - Can a domain be transferred while it is in the expiry grace period or after restoration?
A domain cannot be transferred while it is in the expiry grace period. It must first be restored by paying the applicable Restore Fee and renewal fee. Once the domain has been restored and is in good standing, it can then be transferred following normal procedures.
