{"id":74101,"date":"2022-12-23T07:45:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T07:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=74101"},"modified":"2024-12-06T06:31:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T06:31:26","slug":"how-to-renew-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/my\/tutorials\/how-to-renew-domain-name","title":{"rendered":"How to Renew a Domain Name: 3 Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since domain ownership isn&rsquo;t permanent, it&rsquo;s important to renew it regularly. The renewal process varies based on the domain&rsquo;s status. For instance, if you miss the expiration date, you must go through the domain recovery process to reactivate it.<\/p><p>This article will cover three common domain renewal methods, including their respective steps and best practices.<\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s start with the most common scenario &#8210; renewing your domain before it expires.<\/p><p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-an-active-domain\">How to Renew an Active Domain<\/h2><p>An expired domain can render related services, such as websites and email, inaccessible. This can hurt your brand&rsquo;s credibility and reputation. To maintain continuous ownership, renew all your domains before they expire.<\/p><p>The renewal process is similar for most domain registrars. Here&rsquo;s how to do it if you purchased your <a href=\"\/my\/domain-name-search\">domain name from Hostinger<\/a>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Billing <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Subscriptions <\/strong>from hPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Renew Now<\/strong> next to the domain you want to extend.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/my\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/hpanel-subscriptions.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/hpanel-subscriptions.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Subscriptions section in Hostinger hPanel\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the registration period, then proceed to choose the payment method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the <strong>Domains <\/strong>page to see if the domain&rsquo;s expiration date has been updated according to the renewal period.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Alternatively, renew your domain from the <strong>Domains <\/strong>page:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Domains <\/strong>page from hPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Manage <\/strong>next to the domain you want to renew.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a58ad4d36c97\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a58ad4d36c97\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1423\" height=\"775\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-active.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Domain management page in Hostinger, with the option to renew an active domain\" class=\"wp-image-108182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-active.png\/w=1423,fit=scale-down 1423w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-active.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-active.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-active.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-active.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1423px) 100vw, 1423px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--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>\n<\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Domain Overview<\/strong> page, select <strong>Renew <\/strong>now next to the expiration date. For some TLDs, renewal is only possible within 28 days of expiration. If you can&rsquo;t find the button, this could be why.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a58ad4d39e13\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a58ad4d39e13\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1429\" height=\"608\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-overview.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Domain Overview section, highlighting the option to renew a domain\" class=\"wp-image-108183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-overview.png\/w=1429,fit=scale-down 1429w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-overview.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-overview.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-overview.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-overview.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1429px) 100vw, 1429px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--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>\n<\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the payment method and follow the rest of the instructions to complete the renewal process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the <strong>Domains <\/strong>page to see if the domain&rsquo;s expiration date has been updated according to the renewal period.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-an-expired-domain\">How to Renew an Expired Domain<\/h2><p>When a domain name expires, it enters a grace period of up to 30 days. During this time, the owner can reactivate it at the standard renewal rate.<\/p><p>Renewing a domain in Hostinger&rsquo;s grace period can be done via the <strong>Domains <\/strong>or <strong>Billing <\/strong>section. Here&rsquo;s how to do it through <strong>Domains<\/strong>:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Domains<\/strong> from hPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hover over the registered domain&rsquo;s status to confirm it&rsquo;s still in the grace period.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a58ad4d3ccaf\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a58ad4d3ccaf\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1415\" height=\"783\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-1.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Domain management page in Hostinger, showing a domain's expiration date and status in grace period\" class=\"wp-image-108184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-1.png\/w=1415,fit=scale-down 1415w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-1.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-1.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-1.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-1.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1415px) 100vw, 1415px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--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>\n<\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Renew <\/strong>button next to the expired domain to start the domain renewal process. Choose your preferred payment method and follow the rest of the instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To ensure that the renewal was successful, go back to the <strong>Domains <\/strong>page and check if the status has changed from <strong>&ldquo;Expired&rdquo;<\/strong> to <strong>&ldquo;Active&rdquo;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>\n\n\n<div class=\"announcement-block announcement-block--important\">\n            <span class=\"announcement-block__heading\">\n                <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M12 22.5C17.799 22.5 22.5 17.799 22.5 12C22.5 6.20101 17.799 1.5 12 1.5C6.20101 1.5 1.5 6.20101 1.5 12C1.5 17.799 6.20101 22.5 12 22.5ZM13.637 7.65198C13.637 6.74791 12.9041 6.01501 12 6.01501C11.0959 6.01501 10.363 6.74791 10.363 7.65198C10.5335 9.53749 10.875 13.383 10.875 13.383C10.875 14.0043 11.3787 14.508 12 14.508C12.6213 14.508 13.125 14.0043 13.125 13.383V13.38L13.637 7.65198ZM11.9927 15.714C11.3714 15.714 10.8677 16.2177 10.8677 16.839C10.8677 17.4603 11.3714 17.964 11.9927 17.964H12.0073C12.6286 17.964 13.1323 17.4603 13.1323 16.839C13.1323 16.2177 12.6286 15.714 12.0073 15.714H11.9927Z\"\n                          fill=\"#FEA419\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n                Important\n            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"announcement-block__content\">\n                <strong>Important!<\/strong> Some TLDs may not have a grace period and will go into the redemption period after expiration. The grace period for domains also varies, depending on the domain registration service provider and TLD.\n            <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p>Renewing a domain name in the redemption period follows similar steps. Click the <strong>Restore<\/strong> button next to the expired domain and pay the redemption and renewal fees. The domain will become active around 24 hours after payment.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a58ad4d3f8c7\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a58ad4d3f8c7\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1413\" height=\"806\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-2.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Domain management page in Hostinger, showing a domain's expiration date and status in redemption period\" class=\"wp-image-108185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-2.png\/w=1413,fit=scale-down 1413w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-2.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-2.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-2.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-renew-expired-2.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1413px) 100vw, 1413px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--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>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-a-domain-automatically\">How to Renew a Domain Automatically<\/h2><p>Updating your contact information with the domain registrar ensures you get renewal reminders to avoid downtime. However, you still have to renew the domain manually.<\/p><p>To simplify domain renewals, many domain registrars offer an auto-renewal feature that handles everything for you. With Hostinger, automatic domain renewal happens 30 days before the expiration date when enabled.<\/p><p>To activate the domain auto-renewal feature, go to <strong>Billing <\/strong>&rarr; <strong>Subscriptions <\/strong>and click on the arrow icon next to the domain you want to customize. After adding a payment method, click on the <strong>Enable auto-renewal<\/strong> button.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/my\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/hpanel-subscriptions-details.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/hpanel-subscriptions-details.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Subscription details in hPanel, where user can add a payment method and enable domain auto-renewal\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Alternatively, head to <strong>Domains <\/strong>and toggle on the <strong>Auto-renewal<\/strong> option.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a58ad4d431ac\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a58ad4d431ac\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1411\" height=\"389\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-auto-renew.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Domain management page in Hostinger, highlighting the toggle to activate the auto-renewal feature\" class=\"wp-image-108187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-auto-renew.png\/w=1411,fit=scale-down 1411w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-auto-renew.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-auto-renew.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-auto-renew.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2024\/04\/hpanel-domains-auto-renew.png\/w=768,fit=scale-down 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1411px) 100vw, 1411px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--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>\n<\/div><p>Many domain registrars charge more for renewals, making <a href=\"\/my\/transfer-domain\">domain transfer<\/a> an appealing option. To reduce downtime risks when switching registrars, transfer at least a month before expiration.<\/p><p>Check out our guide on the <a href=\"\/my\/tutorials\/best-domain-registrar\/\">best domain registrars<\/a> to compare registration, renewal, and transfer prices.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>An expired domain name can disrupt your website and email services, so it&rsquo;s important to renew it as soon as possible. Domain renewal duration and cost vary based on the domain extension, registrar, and status.<\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s recap the three domain name renewal methods:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active domain renewal<\/strong> &#8210; works for domains that aren&rsquo;t due for renewal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expired domain renewal<\/strong> &#8210; applies to domains that have entered the redemption period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domain auto-renewal<\/strong> &#8210; a feature offered by most registrars to automatically renew domains before they expire.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>We hope this article helped you understand domain name renewal better. 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Standard domain renewals usually range between $10-50\/year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1714118923282\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Long Does It Take to Renew a Domain?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Renewing an active domain name doesn&rsquo;t require any downtime. However, reactivating an expired domain can take up to 48 hours to propagate.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1714118928023\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Happens When a Domain Expires?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When a domain expires, it enters a 30-day grace period for renewal. If not renewed, the domain can be sent to auction. Even though Hostinger clients will have priority within 30 days after the initial expiry date and get all the notifications, only renewing your domain on time ensures you won&rsquo;t lose it. 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