subject: How To Renew A Domain Name [print this page] If its been some time since you registered your domain name, chances are you need to renew it. The process is fairly simple and will take you virtually no time at all. Just follow the simple instructions and you can continue on your path to Internet domination.
Firstly, renewal procedures and prices vary depending on your registrar. The overall process is basically the same; however, these steps are more overarching guidelines. Be sure to check with your registrar as regards their procedures.
Most registrars will send you a renewal notice anywhere from 15 days to a month before your domain name expires. You can usually register your domain name for a period of 10 years, meaning at any given time, the maximum amount of time for which you can renew your domain name is 10 years.
Keep in mind there will be a fee if you fail to register your name for renewal before your expiration date. The fee covers manual reactivation of your name as and name renewal. Pricing is always the prerogative of the registrar so do yourself a favour and make sure that you renew your name on time.
Be careful; if youre lax in renewing your domain name, you risk losing it and never being able to reactivate or register it again. Any deactivated names go back into the pool, so if you fought for a domain name that many people wanted, chances are youre not going to see that name ever again.
The best advice is to always be aware of when your domain name expires. Renewal is a snap, but getting your name back after its been deactivated takes a great deal of time, effort, and cash. So dont get lazy and forget; renew your name on time.
