Question 1

What happens if my domain expires?

Accepted Answer

When a domain expires, your website becomes unreachable and email stops working. After a grace period (usually 30-45 days), the domain enters a redemption period where recovery is expensive. Eventually, it becomes available for anyone to register — domain squatters often snap up expired domains within hours.

Question 2

Why should I monitor my domain expiration?

Accepted Answer

Auto-renewal can fail for many reasons: expired credit cards, changed payment methods, registrar account issues, or renewal emails going to spam. Even with auto-renewal enabled, it's wise to monitor your domains independently to catch any issues before they cause downtime.

Question 3

How accurate is the expiration date shown?

Accepted Answer

We query the WHOIS database directly, so the expiration date shown is the official date from your domain registrar. Note that some registrars may show the renewal deadline slightly before the actual expiration to encourage early renewal.

Question 4

What is the difference between registrar and registry?

Accepted Answer

The registry (like Verisign for .com) manages the top-level domain and maintains the authoritative database. The registrar (like GoDaddy, Namecheap) is the company you purchased your domain from and handles renewals. You interact with your registrar, but the registry has the final records.

Question 5

Can I check any domain or just my own?

Accepted Answer

You can check any domain's expiration date. WHOIS information is public data. This is useful for checking competitor domains, domains you're interested in purchasing, or verifying the status of client domains you manage.

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