{"id":74101,"date":"2022-12-23T07:45:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T07:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"\/tutorials\/?p=74101"},"modified":"2026-09-28T05:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:50:06","slug":"how-to-renew-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/tutorials\/how-to-renew-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to renew a domain name: 3 methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renew a domain name manually before it expires, restore it after expiration while renewal is still available, or enable auto-renewal for future renewals.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three common domain renewal methods are:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Renewing an active domain name<\/strong>. Extend your registration before the domain expires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewing an expired domain name<\/strong>. Restore the domain after expiration during its grace or redemption period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enabling auto-renewal<\/strong>. Have your registrar process future renewals automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-t-title-2\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-an-active-domain-name\">How to renew an active domain name<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To renew an active domain name, sign in to your registrar account and extend the registration before it expires.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To renew your domain through Hostinger dashboard:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your Hostinger account and go to <strong>Account &rarr; Billing &rarr; Subscriptions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the domain you want to renew and select <strong>Renew<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6acd272e0bcc4\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acd272e0bcc4\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2202\" height=\"762\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-billing-subscriptions-renew-highlighted.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Redesigned Subscriptions page showing the domain subscription, billing date, renewal price, auto-renewal status, and Renew button.\" class=\"wp-image-158086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-billing-subscriptions-renew-highlighted.png\/w=2202,fit=scale-down 2202w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-billing-subscriptions-renew-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-billing-subscriptions-renew-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-billing-subscriptions-renew-highlighted.png\/w=766,fit=scale-down 766w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-billing-subscriptions-renew-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-billing-subscriptions-renew-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-billing-subscriptions-renew-highlighted.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2202px) 100vw, 2202px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\">\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>Review the renewal price, registration period, and other renewal details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your payment method and complete the purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Domains<\/strong> and confirm that the expiration date reflects the renewal.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Subscriptions<\/strong> page shows the exact billing date alongside the renewal price and auto-renewal status. Your domain&rsquo;s expiration date remains available in the <strong>Domains<\/strong> section.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain renewal prices depend on the extension and registration period. Check the price in <strong>Billing &rarr; Subscriptions<\/strong> before completing the payment, or see our <a href=\"\/tutorials\/domain-name-cost\/\">domain name cost<\/a> guide for a broader pricing breakdown.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another renewal option is by accessing the <strong>Domains<\/strong> page:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Domains &rarr; Domain portfolio<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Renew<\/strong> next to the domain you want to renew.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some top-level domains (TLDs) only allow renewal within a set period before expiration. The <strong>Renew now<\/strong> option appears after that renewal period starts. For example, certain extensions only allow renewal within 28 days of expiration.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-t-title-2\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-an-expired-domain-name\">How to renew an expired domain name<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To renew an expired domain name, restore it during the grace or redemption period available for its TLD.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grace period lets you renew the domain at the standard renewal price. Its length and availability depend on the TLD.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To renew a domain in the grace period:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Domains<\/strong> in Hostinger dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hover over the <strong>Expired<\/strong> status to check the domain&rsquo;s current expiration stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6acd272e0d0c4\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acd272e0d0c4\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"741\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-grace-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Tooltip showing that the domain is in the grace period.\" class=\"wp-image-158087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-grace-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=2560,fit=scale-down 2560w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-grace-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-grace-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-grace-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=767,fit=scale-down 767w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-grace-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-grace-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-grace-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\">\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 <strong>Renew<\/strong> next to the domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the <strong>Domains<\/strong> page and confirm that the status returns to <strong>Active<\/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                Some TLDs don&rsquo;t have a grace period and enter the redemption period immediately after expiration. Restoring the domain then requires an additional redemption fee.\n            <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restore a domain in the redemption period by selecting <strong>Restore<\/strong> and completing the payment. You&rsquo;ll pay the standard renewal price plus the redemption fee.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6acd272e0e09b\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acd272e0e09b\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"792\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-redemption-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Tooltip showing that the domain is in the redemption period\" class=\"wp-image-158088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-redemption-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=2560,fit=scale-down 2560w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-redemption-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-redemption-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-redemption-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=766,fit=scale-down 766w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-redemption-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-redemption-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-expired-redemption-period-tooltip-scaled.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\">\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow up to 24 hours for the domain to become fully active after Hostinger processes the payment.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The domain enters pending deletion after its grace and redemption periods end without renewal. Once pending deletion starts, the registry no longer accepts renewals, so you must wait for the domain to become available for registration again.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-t-title-2\" id=\"h-how-to-renew-a-domain-name-automatically\">How to renew a domain name automatically<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To renew a domain name automatically, enable auto-renewal with your registrar and keep a valid payment method on file.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enable auto-renewal in Hostinger dashboard:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Billing &rarr; Subscriptions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your domain and turn on the <strong>Auto-renewal<\/strong> toggle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a payment method if Hostinger prompts you to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another option is to go to <strong>Domains<\/strong> and turn on the <strong>Auto-renewal<\/strong> toggle for your domain.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6acd272e0f07f\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acd272e0f07f\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2310\" height=\"900\" 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--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-auto-renewal-highlighted.png\/w=1024,h=1024,fit=scale-down\" alt=\"Auto-renewal toggle for a domain in the Domains section.\" class=\"wp-image-158089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-auto-renewal-highlighted.png\/w=2310,fit=scale-down 2310w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-auto-renewal-highlighted.png\/w=150,fit=scale-down 150w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-auto-renewal-highlighted.png\/w=300,fit=scale-down 300w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-auto-renewal-highlighted.png\/w=767,fit=scale-down 767w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-auto-renewal-highlighted.png\/w=1024,fit=scale-down 1024w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-auto-renewal-highlighted.png\/w=2048,fit=scale-down 2048w, https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/LqiWLm-3MGbYHtFuUbcBtA\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/hostinger-domain-portfolio-auto-renewal-highlighted.png\/w=1536,fit=scale-down 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2310px) 100vw, 2310px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\">\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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hostinger processes automatic domain renewals before the expiration date to reduce the risk of your domain, website, or email becoming unavailable. Check the exact billing date in <strong>Billing &rarr; Subscriptions<\/strong> to see when Hostinger will process the next renewal.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renewing before expiration doesn&rsquo;t shorten the registration period you&rsquo;ve already paid for. The renewed period starts from the domain&rsquo;s original expiration date.<\/p><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                Domain renewal payments are non-refundable once processed. Turn off auto-renewal before the scheduled billing date if you no longer want to keep the domain.\n            <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your payment information up to date so Hostinger processes the renewal successfully. Go to <strong>Billing &rarr; Payment Methods<\/strong> to add or update your saved payment method.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h-t-title-2\" id=\"h-next-steps-for-keeping-your-domain-active\">Next steps for keeping your domain active<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After renewing your domain, verify its next billing date, auto-renewal status, and saved payment method so future renewals go through as expected.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/transfer-domain\">Transfer your domain<\/a> before it gets close to expiration when switching registrars.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare registration, renewal, and transfer costs before choosing another provider. Our <a href=\"\/tutorials\/best-domain-registrar\/\">best domain registrars<\/a> guide covers the main options.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn <a href=\"\/tutorials\/how-to-sell-a-domain-name\/\">how to sell a domain name<\/a> when you no longer need the domain.<\/p><p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"domain-checker\">\n        <h3 class=\"domain-checker__heading\">Domain Name Checker<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"domain-checker__description\">Instantly check domain name availability.<\/p>\n        <form id=\"domain-checker-form\" class=\"domain-checker__form\" action=\"\/domain-name-search\">\n           <div class=\"domain-checker__icon\">\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\" d=\"M15.3224 16.7375C13.9306 17.8263 12.1782 18.4752 10.2742 18.4752C5.74548 18.4752 2.07422 14.8039 2.07422 10.2752C2.07422 5.74646 5.74548 2.0752 10.2742 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