For .se domains: after expiry the domain is "expired" for 10 days (renewable), then "deactivated" for 60 days (still renewable). If not renewed, the holder is deregistered and the domain is held in quarantine until its release date. Release happens no earlier than 04:00 UTC; release dates are published in daily-updated lists.
Registry & basic rules
| Registry | The Swedish Internet Foundation (IIS) |
|---|---|
| Extension | .se (ccTLD Sweden) |
| Who can register | Natural and legal persons worldwide. |
| Local presence | No local presence requirement. |
| Expired + deactivated + quarantine | ~70 days |
| Re-release | After quarantine the domain is released; release no earlier than 04:00 UTC. |
| Fixed drop time | Yes – release no earlier than 04:00 UTC; release dates in daily lists (JSON/text). |
Deletion cycle in detail
10 days "expired" (renewable) → 60 days "deactivated" (renewable) → deregistration and quarantine until release.
After quarantine the domain is released; release no earlier than 04:00 UTC.
Is drop-catching possible?
Predictable thanks to published release lists and time.
Backorder for .se
A backorder targets the published release after quarantine. Basics: What is a backorder? · Domain catching.
Transfer & auth code
Transfer via auth code. See Glossary: auth code.
Specifics & risks
- Multi-stage cycle (~70 days) with published release lists.
- Fixed earliest release time (04:00 UTC).
- A free name is not automatically free of third-party trademark/name rights.
Difference from .de
A longer, multi-stage cycle than .de and with published release lists plus a fixed release time. For comparison: .de deletion cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
When does a .se domain become free?
After ~70 days (10 days expired + 60 days deactivated) and a subsequent quarantine; release no earlier than 04:00 UTC, dates published in lists.
Sources
- The Swedish Internet Foundation – .se/.nu domains that may soon be available — accessed 2026-08-12