Domain Renewal Checklist: Keep Your Business Address in Your Control

The six points in the video

This is a silent video. The headings, explanations and labels below reproduce the information on screen.

1. 1

   Step 1: Find the actual registrar

   0:18

   Know which company manages your domain registration.

   On-screen labels: Registrar account; Correct domain; Business records.

2. 2

   Step 2: Check the expiry date

   0:30

   Confirm the date inside the account and set a reminder.

   On-screen labels: Account expiry date; Calendar reminder; Responsible person.

3. 3

   Step 3: Review renewal settings

   0:42

   Auto-renew still needs a valid payment method.

   On-screen labels: Renewal enabled; Current payment details; Available funds.

4. 4

   Step 4: Keep contact details current

   0:54

   Important notices need to reach someone at the business.

   On-screen labels: Working contact email; Current account details; Monitored notices.

5. 5

   Step 5: Read the applicable terms

   1:06

   Renewal and recovery rules vary by provider and extension.

   On-screen labels: Domain extension; Provider terms; Renewal charges.

6. 6

   Step 6: Confirm completion

   1:18

   Check the new expiry date after a renewal is processed.

   On-screen labels: Renewal receipt; Updated expiry date; Website and email check.

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