Domain name registered for a specific period, which is minimum for 1 year and maximum up to 10 years, which most of the domain registrar offered. After this period, you must renew your domain name if You want to keep using this domain and any services related to it for example a website or email service. Moreover, you must renew your domain before its expiry. If you do not, then there is a risk to lose your domain name.
How do I buy a domain name permanently?
You cannot purchase a domain name forever. A domain name can be purchase for a maximum of up to 10 years and a minimum for 1 year. If you purchase for 10 years, which is a guarantee that you will have a domain name for up to 10 years. After this period, you must renew again.
Can I renew my domain from any domain registrar?
Yes, you can renew your domain name from another registrar, it is just a normal domain transfer process. If your domain has locked with your current registrar then you must ask your current registrar to unlock your name.
How long procedure to renew a domain?
The standard time for renewal domain is 24 to 48 hours, but if you renew with the same registrar and you do not change the DNS record then it will not take much time. But, in case you want to transfer your domain to another registrar then it will take the standard time of 24 to 48 hours.
How long before an expired becomes available?
As per ICANN (Internet Corporation on Assigned Names and Numbers), an expired domain name becomes available to use by others after 80 days.
Should I auto Renew the domain?
Basically, auto-renewal of domain reduces the risk of domain expiry by renewing the domain automatically before the expiry date. When auto-renewal of the domain is turned on then we will attempt to renew it before its expiry date.
Why are domain name renewals so expensive?
On domain name registration almost, all companies offer a discount to attract the customers, but on renewal domain, companies charge it extra price to making their profit, so always check the renewal price before purchasing the domain name.
How much should domain renewal cost?
Every domain name has different renewal charges according to the domain registry, but the traditional .com domain renewal price is 1,450/- PKR offered by DoctorHoster, which is the lowest price in the market.
Do I have to keep paying for a domain name?
Domain registration on a yearly basis, and after that if you want to keep your domain name then you can pay the renewal fee for next year and go on. Some registrars offer discounts on the first-year domain names, but on renewal, they charge high costs. But DoctorHoster domain registration, renewal, and transfer fee are the same.
What happens if you don’t renew your domain name?
If anyone does not renew the domain name on the expiry date, then the domain name will enter in the renewal grace period. You can renew the domain within the grace period if you want. Otherwise, anyone can buy this domain.
When a domain name expires can I buy it?
Yes, if the previous registrant fails to renew their domain after 30 days, then they leave the ownership of the domain, and anyone can buy this domain.
How do I renew the domain and hosting?
1. log in to your client area.
2. Go to Domain Menu.
3. Click on Renew Domain
4. Read over the payment option and proceed.
Who owns a domain name?
Ownership of domain legally owned by any person or entity or any organization who purchased a domain name and it is also known as the registrant.
How do I found out who owns a domain name?
You can check the domain name ownership from the WhoIs directory.
