Domain name warehousing

Domain name warehousing is the common practice of domain name registrars obtaining control of domain names with the intent to hold or “warehouse” names for their use and/or profit. Typically this practice occurs after a domain name has expired and the previous owner (registrant) has not exercised his/her right to renew that name within the allotted time frame (approximately 45 days following expiration). Domain name's expiration date and time are easily calculated based on the expiration date in the WHOIS and the redemption process.