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Domain recovery

Get your domain back in your hands.

Whether it expired, was taken by a former developer or registered by someone else entirely, we investigate, build your case and work every channel to return your domain to your business.

Site or email down?Call now. Time matters with expiry.
Free initial assessmentKnow your options before you commit
Locked on returnSecured to your ABN, not a third party
What's included

Every way a domain goes missing.

Expired domains

Names in grace, redemption or pending delete. We move fast to restore before the name is released to the public.

Developer or agency held

Your domain registered under a former web developer, agency or staff member who won't or can't hand it back.

Lost account access

Registrar logins lost, old emails gone or auth codes you can't retrieve. We re-establish control through the proper channels.

Hijacked domains

Unauthorised transfers or changes to your records. We act quickly to freeze, reverse and secure.

Disputes and complaints

Where a name has been registered in bad faith, we prepare evidence for auDRP and UDRP style complaint processes.

Dropped name backorders

Monitoring and backordering names that have been released, so you have the best chance of getting them back.

Recovery is part evidence, part speed.

Registrars and registries act on proof. We know what they need to see, how to present it and which lever to pull for each situation, so your case isn't sitting in a support queue for weeks.

  • Full investigation. WHOIS history, registrar records, DNS and hosting footprint.
  • Case preparation. We assemble the documents that establish your right to the name.
  • Registrar liaison. We manage the back and forth with registrars and registries on your behalf.
  • Clean handover. Registrant updated, locks on, DNS restored and everything documented.

Recovery case: typical timeline

Every case is different. This is how a straightforward one flows.

day 0 Free assessment and WHOIS audit
day 1 Evidence pack assembled
day 2 Registrar case lodged
..... registrar review
done Transferred, locked, DNS live
FAQ

Domain Recovery questions

How long does domain recovery take?

A simple expired domain can be restored within a day or two. Developer-held or disputed names depend on the registrar and the cooperation of the current holder, and can take from a few days to several weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeframe after the initial assessment.

Is recovery guaranteed?

No honest provider can guarantee every recovery. If a name has been purged and re-registered by a legitimate third party, options are limited. We tell you upfront what we think your chances are before you spend anything.

What does it cost?

The initial assessment is free. Recovery work is quoted per case based on complexity, so you know the cost before we begin.

Can you help if the domain is a .com rather than .com.au?

Yes. Global domains follow ICANN rules rather than auDA, and we handle both.

My website and email are down right now. What should I do?

Call us on 0433 987 635. If your domain has recently expired, it may still be in a grace period where renewal is simple, but that window closes.

Your domain is your brand. Let's protect it.

Tell us what's happening with your domain and we'll map out the fastest path to fix it. No jargon, no obligation.