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How do I recover an expired domain?

Updated: Aug 7

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Your inbox might be full of junk, but emails from your website host or domain registrar are different. Ignore them, and you could lose your website, your email, and your business credibility in one move.


Why Domain Expiration Is Serious

If your domain name expires, you risk:

  • Website Downtime – Your site disappears until it’s renewed (if it’s still available)

  • Email Disruptions – Any email tied to your domain stops working instantly

  • Loss of Ownership – Someone else could buy your domain, forcing you to start over—or pay a steep price to get it back

  • SEO Damage – Dropping your domain can hurt rankings, making it harder for customers to find you


How to Protect Your Domain

  • Check Renewal Dates – Log into your registrar account and confirm your expiration dates

  • Enable Auto-Renewal – Let it renew automatically before it lapses

  • Keep Payment Info Updated – Outdated cards cause failed renewals

  • Set Reminders – If you renew manually, add calendar alerts at least a month in advance


Stay Alert for Scams

Cybercriminals send fake renewal notices to steal access. Protect yourself:

  • Never click renewal links in emails—go directly to your registrar’s website

  • Verify the sender address—real notices come from your registrar’s domain

  • Turn on Two-Step Authentication for extra security


If You’ve Lost Your Domain

It’s not always too late. I can help you recover it and get your website and email running again.


Let’s secure your domain and make sure you never lose it again.

 
 
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