To renew your domain name, log into your control panel and navigate to the domain name renewal section. Then, choose the domain name that needs to be renewed and pay for the domain renewal.  

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Or you can keep reading for a simple step-by-step guide on how to do it! 

Domain ownership is not permanent. This means your domain will expire after some time. Therefore, it is important to be well-versed in the domain renewal process.  

This is important because if you miss domain renewal, you will have to navigate the complex domain recovery process.  

How to Renew an Active Domain 

If your domain name is yet to expire, here is how you can renew your active domain:  

  1. Log into your cPanel or Control Panel and search for your domain name.  
  2. Click on the “Renew” button.  
  3. Then, select the number of years you want to renew your domain and proceed to pay for the domain renewal. 

How to Renew a Suspended Domain

Domain registrars like BigRock allow you to redeem your suspended or expired domain name without additional cost. This is referred to as the grace period.  

Sometimes you might forget to renew your domain name after the grace period. Here is how you can renew a suspended domain:  

  1. Log into your BigRock account and check the domain suspension details.  
  2. Go to the domain management section and locate the suspended domain.  
  3. Then, click on the domain renewal option and pay the outstanding fee or fine associated with the domain.  
  4. Complete the payment to renew your suspended domain name.  

Always recheck that the domain status has been updated from suspended to active after the payment. You can contact the customer support team in case of an issue.  

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How to Renew a Deleted Domain 

Domain names that are not renewed within the grace period get deleted. However, these deleted domains sometimes slip into the redemption grace period because the domain registrar’s support team manually deleted them.  

If your domain name is in the redemption grace period, you can follow the below steps for domain renewal:  

  1. Log into your control panel and proceed to “order information.”  
  2. Click the “restore domain now” button. 
  3. Proceed with renewing the domain name by paying the fee. 

Beware that some Top-Level Domains (TLDs) do not have a grace period. Therefore, it is important to check whether your domain name has a grace period. 

How to Renew a Domain Automatically

Many domain registrars, like BigRock, offer auto-domain renewal. BigRock’s auto-renewal feature automatically renews a domain prior to its expiration.  

Here’s how BigRock’s auto-renewal works:  

  1. BigRock captures your credit card automatically at the time of purchase. The card details are stored securely in our PCI-compliant infrastructure.  
  2. Auto-renewal will be attempted seven days in advance for domains that have a tenure of 3 months or less. However, for domains with tenures greater than 3 months, auto-renewal will be attempted 30 days in advance.  

If your credit card does not work, you can manually renew the domain name to avoid losing it. 

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Conclusion

An expired domain name can disrupt your website and email services, making domain renewal crucial. There are different ways to renew a domain. Here is a quick summary of the top three domain renewal methods:  

  • Active domain renewal for domains that are not yet expired. 
  • Expired domain renewal for domains in the redemption period.  
  • Domain auto-renewal automatically renews your domain before expiration. 

We hope our guide makes the domain renewal process easy and hassle-free for you. If you have further questions related to domain renewal or domain registration, refer to the FAQ section below. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Domain Renewal Process 

 

1. How much does a domain renewal cost? 

The domain renewal fee varies depending on the domain extension, the registrar you select, and any extra services you may choose, such as WHOIS privacy protection or others. Normally, domain renewal ranges between ₹ 600 and ₹ 2000.  

2. What happens if the domains are not renewed? 

If you do not renew your domain, it will expire after the grace period. Most domain registrars have a grace period of 30 days, which allows you to redeem your domain without any hassle. Once the grace period has expired, the registrar may auction your domain name.  

3. How long does it take for domain name renewal?

Renewing an active domain name does not lead to any downtime. However, renewing an expired domain can take up to ours (about 2 days).  

4. Can I buy a domain after expiration? 

Yes, you can buy a domain name after its expiration. The domain renewal expiration varies based on the tenure of your domain and the domain registrar. Most domain registrars have a 30-day grace period, allowing you to renew your domain without any extra cost. However, if you miss the grace period, you might need to purchase the domain at a higher cost.  

 5. Can I renew my domain myself?

Yes, you can renew your domain yourself by logging into your domain registrar’s control panel, choosing the tenure of your domain renewal, and completing the payment process.  

6. Can I buy a domain permanently?

No, you cannot buy a domain permanently. Normally, domains are leased for a specific time. Therefore, you cannot buy a domain permanently.  

 7. Which domain registrar is best? 

With many domain registrars available, your choice may depend on factors like the type of website, business needs, and specific uses. Remember to compare factors like domain registration price, customer support, types of domain extensions, and other additional services offered by the domain registrar. Also, make sure the domain registrar you choose is accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).  

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