You can renew your domain name through the BizControl interface at any time. Keep in mind that your domain is set on automatic renewal, which triggers 15 days before its expiration date.
This article contains the following sections:
- How do I renew my domain name?
- How do I check my domain's current expiration date?
- My domain name has expired, can I still renew it?
- Do I need to wait until my domain expires before I can renew it?
- What is domain auto-renewal?
I. How do I renew my domain name?
1. Log into BizControl (click here for instructions).
2. Click on the Domain Name link (under My Services) from the Home page.
2.1. Alternatively, click on the My Services menu at the top and select Domain Names.
The Domain Names page will show all your active domain names along with the days remaining before they expire.
3. Check the box next to the domain name you wish to renew and click the Renew button located at the top left corner of the domain summary table.
4. Select the number of years you would like to renew (Renewal Term).
5. Click on the Renew Selected Domains button.
6. Review the authorization page and click on the Renew Now button to confirm your renewal request.
7. You will get a confirmation notification within BizControl that your renewal request was received.
Please be advised that if the domain name renewal is successful, the system will send a confirmation email to the primary account contact email address.
II. How will I know when my domain name is up for renewal?
You can view how many days remain before your domain name is up for renewal in BizControl in the Domain Name section. Follow steps 1 and 2 in Section I of this article. We will also send email renewal notices to the primary account contact email address on file in the period before your domain name expires. Please ensure that your contact email address is up to date.
III. My domain name has expired. Can I still renew it?
Yes. After your domain name expires, we will attempt to hold it for you for up to 30 days from the expiration date. During this time you may renew your domain name at the regular renewal price from within BizControl by following the instructions in Section I of this article.
At the end of these 30 days, the domain name will be closed by our system. The domain is then held by the Registry for approximately 30 days more. This is known as the domain Redemption Period and applies to most of the popular domain extensions such as .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, and .us.
You must contact Technical Support to redeem your domain name if it is in Redemption.
IV. Do I need to wait until my domain expires before I renew it?
No. If you want to keep your domain name then the best thing to do is to renew it as early as possible. This will reduce the risk of losing the domain.
You can renew it any time before it expires. You will not lose any remaining time on your domain registration. We will extend your current registration term with the number of years you have selected to renew your domain for.
This gives you the flexibility to renew your domain name when it is convenient for you. We highly recommend renewing your domain name as soon as possible to avoid unintentional expiration.
V. What is domain auto-renewal?
The Auto-renew feature will automatically renew your domain name 15 days before its expiration date.
If your domain is set to auto-renew, then your account will be charged the current 1-year renewal price for the domain name.