When you register a domain name with a domain registrar, the registration
period ranges from one to ten years, depending on the option you chose when
you signed up. During this time, you're free to use the domain to host your
website or simply keep it your portfolio until you're ready to use it or sell
it to someone else. When the registration period expires, you're required to
renew your domain name to keep it active and in your possession. If you fail
to follow through with the domain name renewal process, you could lose it permanently.
Sadly, this has happened to some businesses, and it can be time-consuming and
costly to get it back. Fortunately, renewing a domain name is a simple process.
If you have a registered domain name, the registrar usually sends out a series of reminders as the domain name renewal period draws near. Some registrars send out a notice two months before expiration and another one a month before followed by a final notice a day or two before expiration. These serve as important reminders that domain name renewal is needed to prevent risk of losing it. When these notices are sent out varies with the individual registrar. This is why it's so important that your domain name registrar has an up-to-date email address on file for you. It's also a good idea to set up a system for reminding yourself when the domain name renewal period is drawing near so you can renew it in a timely manner.
To renew a domain name, visit your domain registrar's site, and log in to your account to start the domain name renewal process. At most registrars, you can simply access your account, select the domain name to renew and choose the length of time you'd like to renew your domain for. Most domain registrars allow you to renew for a minimum of one year up to a maximum of ten years. There may be additional discounts for renewal of longer periods of time. Once you've chosen your renewal period, follow the check-out procedure to pay for your renewal.
If you don't want to renew your domain name so frequently or worry that you'll forget to renew entirely, most registrars offer automatic domain name renewal. When you choose this option, your domain name will automatically be renewed at the end of the registration period, and your credit card will be charged for the appropriate amount. Many people find this to be a convenient service, and it helps to protect their domain name in the event they forget when there domain name renewal deadline is.
What happens if you don't renew your domain name? If you don't renew before the expiration date, your domain name can be deactivated. If you have a website hosted on the domain, it will no longer be functional. Once a domain name has expired, there is a thirty day redemption period. During the redemption period, you can recover your domain name by paying an additional fee. Otherwise, your domain name will is returned to the domain pool for someone else to purchase.
As you can see, domain name renewal is an important process, and one you don't want to forget about. Fortunately, it's a quick and easy process to renew your domain name and keep it working hard for you.
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