{"id":74101,"date":"2022-12-23T07:45:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T07:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=74101"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:28:40","slug":"how-to-renew-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-renew-domain-name","title":{"rendered":"How to renew a domain name: 3 methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Unlike diamonds, domain name ownership isn&rsquo;t forever &ndash; and letting yours expire can cause major disruptions to your online presence, like bringing down your website and email.<\/p><p>But don&rsquo;t worry &ndash; renewing your domain registration is easier than you might think, and the process is quick and straightforward in hPanel. In this guide, we&rsquo;ll explore three common domain renewal methods:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Renewing an active domain name<\/strong>: This is for domains that are up for renewal before they expire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewing an expired domain name<\/strong>: We&rsquo;ll explain how to restore a domain that has already expired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enabling auto-renewal<\/strong>: Simplify the domain renewal process by enabling automatic renewal with your domain registrar.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-an-active-domain-name\"><strong>How to renew an active domain name<\/strong><\/h2><p>To avoid losing access to services like your website or email, it&rsquo;s essential to renew your domain name before it expires. The renewal process is easy with most domain registration providers, including Hostinger.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to do it in hPanel:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your Hostinger account and go to <strong>Billing<\/strong> &rarr; <strong>Subscriptions<\/strong> in hPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the domain you want to renew. Click on the arrow to open the <strong>Subscription details<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f5de451\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"69\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/Subscription-details-arrow-in-hPanel-Billings-menu-for-domains-1024x69.png\" alt=\"Subscription details arrow in hPanel Billings menu for domains\" class=\"wp-image-128672\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Renew<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f5e06da\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/Subscription-details-popup-with-Renew-button-highlighted-764x1024.png\" alt=\"Subscription details popup with Renew button highlighted\" class=\"wp-image-128673\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the registration period and payment method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the purchase by checking the <strong>Domains<\/strong> page to ensure the expiration date is updated.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Alternatively, you can renew your domain from the <strong>Domains<\/strong> page:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Domains &rarr; <\/strong>the <strong>Domain portfolio<\/strong> page in <strong>hPanel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Renew<\/strong> next to the domain you want to renew.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>You can also renew a domain through the <strong>Domain Overview<\/strong> page. Simply select <strong>Renew now<\/strong> next to the expiration date:<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f5e2bf6\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"436\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/Domain-overview-page-with-Renew-now-highlighted-in-hPanel-1024x436.png\" alt=\"Domain overview page with Renew now highlighted in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-128674\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Note that some TLDs allow renewal only when within 28 days of expiration. If you can&rsquo;t find the renewal button, it may be due to this limitation.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-an-expired-domain-name\"><strong>How to renew an expired domain name<\/strong><\/h2><p>When a domain name expires, it enters a grace period of up to 45 days. During this time, you can still renew your domain&rsquo;s registration at the standard renewal rate.<\/p><p>Follow these steps to renew a domain in the grace period through hPanel:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Domains<\/strong> or <strong>Billing &rarr; Subscriptions<\/strong> in <strong>hPanel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hover over the expired domain to check if it&rsquo;s still in the grace period.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f5e51a1\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/Tooltip-explaining-a-domain-has-entered-the-grace-period-in-hPanel-1024x567.png\" alt=\"Tooltip explaining a domain has entered the grace period in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-128675\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Renew<\/strong> next to the domain and follow the payment steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After completing the renewal, check the <strong>Domains page<\/strong> to confirm the domain status has changed from &ldquo;Expired&rdquo; to &ldquo;Active.&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><div><p class=\"important\"><strong>Important!<\/strong> Some TLDs don&rsquo;t have a grace period and immediately enter the redemption period. Renewal in this case requires paying a higher fee.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>If your domain name is in the redemption period &ndash; you&rsquo;ll see this when you hover over the Expired status &ndash; follow the same steps, but click <strong>Renew<\/strong> next to the expired domain and pay the additional redemption fee. The domain will become active within 24 hours after your payment is accepted.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f5e749b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/Tooltip-explaining-a-domain-has-entered-the-redemption-period-in-hPanel-1024x584.png\" alt=\"Tooltip explaining a domain has entered the redemption period in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-128676\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-a-domain-name-automatically\"><strong>How to renew a domain name automatically<\/strong><\/h2><p>Many registrars offer an auto-renewal option to ensure your domain name is renewed before it expires. This helps to prevent service downtime or loss of access to your domain.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to check if it&rsquo;s set up for your domain in hPanel:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Billing &rarr; Subscriptions<\/strong> and click on the arrow icon to the right of the domain you want to set up for auto-renewal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you see the <strong>Disable auto-renewal<\/strong> button, your domain is already set up for renewal. You can simply close the window, or click on the three dots icon and choose <strong>Change billing period<\/strong> to adjust the duration of your renewal.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f5e98d7\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"260\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hpanel-billing-subscriptions-subscriptiondetails-changebillingperiod-highlighted.png\" alt=\"The Subscription details page with the three dots icon open and the Change billing period button highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-128677\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you see the <strong>Enable auto-renewal <\/strong>button, simply click on it to enable auto-renewal. If you don&rsquo;t already have a payment method in the system, you&rsquo;ll be asked to add one.<\/li>\n<\/ol><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alternatively, go to <strong>Domains<\/strong> and toggle the <strong>Auto-renewal<\/strong> option on.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"69e1c9f5ebf12\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"123\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hpanel-domains-domainportfolio-autorenewal-highlighted-1024x123.png\" alt=\"Auto-renewal toggle switch for domain names in hPanel\" class=\"wp-image-128678\"  sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><p>Ensure your payment information is updated to avoid issues. You can add or update your payment method by going to <strong>Billing &rarr; Payment Methods<\/strong> in <strong>hPanel<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\n If you&rsquo;re switching registrars to get better renewal rates, make sure to <a href=\"\/ca\/transfer-domain\">transfer your domain<\/a> at least a month before the expiration date to avoid downtime. Check out our guide on the <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/best-domain-registrar\">best domain registrars<\/a> to compare registration, renewal, and transfer prices.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>Renewing your domain name on time is crucial for keeping your website and email services running without interruptions.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s a quick recap of the different types of renewal methods:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active domain renewal<\/strong>: For domains not expired or still in the grace period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expired domain renewal<\/strong>: For domains that have entered the redemption period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-renewal<\/strong>: Set it up for peace of mind and to automatically renew your domain.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>If you have further questions about renewing your domain, check out the FAQ section or leave a comment below!<\/p><p>And if you&rsquo;re looking to dive deeper into domain name management, we have articles on <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/how-to-sell-a-domain-name\">how to sell a domain name<\/a> and how to prevent <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/domain-squatting\">domain squatting<\/a>.<\/p><p>    <div class=\"mb-50 mt-50 domain-checker domain-checker__bg\">\n        <h3 class=\"m-0 text-center text-white pb-10\">Domain Name Checker<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"pb-40 text-center text-white\">Instantly check domain name availability.<\/p>\n        <form id=\"domain-checker-form\" class=\"d-flex w-100 position-relative flex-column flex-sm-row align-items-center\" action=\"\/domain-checker\">\n            <input\n                    class=\"domain-checker__input label text-light-black\"\n                    name=\"domain\" type=\"text\"\n                    placeholder=\"Enter your desired domain name\"\n                    value=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <input id=\"domain-submit\"\n                   type=\"submit\"\n                   value=\"Check\"\n                   class=\"domain-checker__button hb--danger new-h-button-primary button text-white float-right\"\/>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-a-domain-name-faq\"><strong>How to renew a domain name FAQ<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747744872206\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much does it cost to renew a domain name?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Domain name renewal costs vary by extension, registrar, and any additional services like WHOIS privacy protection. On average, domain renewals range between $10-50\/year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747744876095\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long does it take to renew a domain name?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Renewing an active domain name happens instantly with no downtime. However, if the domain has expired, it may take up to 48 hours for the changes to propagate.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747744881843\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What happens when a domain name expires?<\/strong><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Once a domain name expires, it usually enters a grace period. If it is still not renewed, or if the TLD does not allow for a grace period, it enters a redemption period, where the domain owner pays a redemption fee to reactivate the domain. After this period, the domain becomes available for new registration. For detailed renewal price breakdowns, check out our <a href=\"\/ca\/tutorials\/domain-name-cost\">domain name cost<\/a> guide.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlike diamonds, domain name ownership isn&rsquo;t forever &ndash; and letting yours expire can cause major disruptions to your online presence, like bringing down your website and email. But don&rsquo;t worry &ndash; renewing your domain registration is easier than you might think, and the process is quick and straightforward in hPanel. 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