How does the renewal of a domain name work?

Your domain name is like your home address on the internet. And just like a rental agreement, it needs to be renewed regularly. Let me show you how to keep your domain active and avoid losing it.

When Does Your Domain Expire?

In general, your domain name is valid for one year after you register or transfer it. Unless you picked a longer period, of course.

You've got two ways to renew your domain name:

• Manual renewal (you decide when)
• Auto-renewal (we do it for you)

Manual Renewal: Take Control

Want to renew your domain name on your own terms? Here's what you need to know.

You can renew your domain anytime through your management page. Just click on "Renew now" and you're good to go. Pro tip: renewing for multiple years gets you a nice discount.

Auto-Renewal: Set It and Forget It

Here's where it gets convenient. By default, 15 days before your domain expires, we'll automatically try to renew it for you. You can change this timing in your settings if you prefer a different number of days. Auto renewal is enabled by default.

If it's not enabled? You'll just get an email reminder about the expiration date. No other automatic action on our side.

Payment Methods for Auto-Renewal

You've got three ways to pay for automatic renewals:

1. Online wallet: Works if you have enough balance or if you're a regular Site.eu customer
2. Credit card: You need to make a payment first and give us authorization
3. Direct debit: You need to make a payment first and give us authorization

What if the payment fails? Don't panic. We'll send you an email warning. Then you can top up your wallet or try renewing manually.

What Happens If Your Domain Expires?

This is important. If your domain expires, here's what happens:

• Your domain gets deleted at the registry
• Your website goes offline
• Your email stops working
• Any associated services become inaccessible

To get it back? You'll need to pay a reactivation fee. And trust me, it's always (much) more expensive than a regular renewal.

Quick Tips

• Enable auto-renewal to avoid surprises
• Keep your payment method up to date
• Consider renewing for multiple years to save money
• Mark your calendar if you prefer manual renewal