If a domain has passed its expiry date and was not renewed in time, it may enter a so-called grace period or redemption period, depending on the rules of the top-level domain. During these periods, an additional fee may apply to reactivate the domain.
This fee can come into effect anywhere from 5 to 60 days or more after the domain has expired, depending on how each top-level domain handles expired domains.
The cost varies between different top-level domains
The fee for restoring an expired domain differs between top-level domains. Examples:
.se – has its own rules and can often be restored without high costs if done promptly.
.com, .net, .org – generic top-level domains that often carry a higher restoration fee during the redemption period.
.eu – follows EURid's regulations and has its own timelines and fees.
How much it costs depends on which top-level domain you have and how much time has passed since the domain expired.