Hostinger Domain Renewal: Pricing, Auto-Renewal & How to Avoid Expiration
Hostinger domain renewal rates are competitive: .com at $15.99/year, .net at $18.99/year. Auto-renewal is enabled by default and charges your payment method 14 days before expiration. If a domain expires, Hostinger provides a 30-day grace period before it enters redemption.
Domain Renewal Pricing by TLD
Hostinger's renewal rates are straightforward:
- .com: $15.99/year
- .net: $18.99/year
- .org: $15.99/year
- .online: $29.99/year
- .store: $29.99/year
- .io: $49.99/year
- .ai: $69.99/year
These rates are competitive with Namecheap and significantly cheaper than GoDaddy for most TLDs.
How Auto-Renewal Works
Auto-renewal is enabled by default on all Hostinger domains. Your saved payment method is charged 14 days before the expiration date. You'll receive email reminders at 30 days, 14 days, and 7 days before expiration.
To manage auto-renewal: hPanel → Domains → select domain → Auto-Renewal toggle. Disabling auto-renewal is fine if you want manual control, but set a calendar reminder — losing a domain is painful and expensive to recover.
What Happens If Your Domain Expires?
If a domain expires on Hostinger:
- Days 1-30 (Grace Period): Your website goes offline but you can renew at the normal rate
- Days 31-60 (Redemption): Renewal costs $80+ and requires manual support intervention
- After 60 days: The domain is released to the public and anyone can register it
During the grace period, your DNS records are preserved. Once a domain enters redemption, recovery is expensive and not guaranteed. Always keep auto-renewal active for important domains.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to renew a .com on Hostinger?
A .com domain renews at $15.99/year on Hostinger. This is consistent regardless of how much you paid for the first year. It's cheaper than GoDaddy ($22.99) and similar to Namecheap ($15.98).
Can I renew my Hostinger domain for multiple years?
Yes. You can renew for 1-10 years at the current renewal rate. Multi-year renewal locks in today's price and protects against future rate increases.
How do I recover an expired Hostinger domain?
During the 30-day grace period, simply log into hPanel and renew normally. After that, contact Hostinger support for redemption recovery, which costs approximately $80. After 60+ days, the domain may be lost permanently.
Will Hostinger notify me before my domain expires?
Yes. Hostinger sends renewal reminders at 30, 14, and 7 days before expiration. Emails go to your Hostinger account email. Make sure that address is current and checked regularly.
Can I disable auto-renewal on Hostinger?
Yes, from hPanel → Domains → select domain → Auto-Renewal. However, we strongly recommend keeping it enabled for any domain you actively use. A momentary lapse can cost you a domain permanently.
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