What Happens if I Don’t Pay for My Domain Renewal on Time?
If you miss renewing your domain, the following process typically occurs:
- Grace Period: Many registrars offer a grace period (7–30 days) where you can renew the domain without extra fees.
- Redemption Period: After the grace period, the domain enters a redemption phase, where you can recover it by paying additional redemption fees.
- Auction or Release: If not renewed, the domain may go to auction or be released back into the public domain registry for anyone to register.
- Impact on Services: Websites, email, and other services associated with the domain will stop functioning until the domain is renewed.
To avoid losing your domain, enable auto-renewal or set reminders for manual renewal.
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