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.co registry changes direction on expired domain auctions: risks for registrars and investors

26 June 2026
.co registry changes direction on expired domain auctions: risks for registrars and investors

The .co registry is moving to limit direct auctions of expired domains that are not renewed by their holders. For investors, this type of change can affect access to inventory and the economics of catching or buying expiring names.

Expired domain flows are a sensitive part of the aftermarket because they involve registry policy, registrar incentives, auction platforms and end-user expectations. Any change can shift value between the different parties.

Webinvest reading: domain investors should not assume that expired-domain channels will remain stable. Registry policy can quickly change acquisition strategies.

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