If you’ve ever set up a website, you’ve probably dealt with registering a domain. But what about renewing it? For many Aussie small business owners, domain renewals are easy to forget—until something goes wrong. Whether you run a local café or a nationwide service, understanding how domain renewal works in Australia can help you avoid downtime and protect your brand online.
Why Domain Renewal Matters
Your domain name is your digital address. If it expires—even for a few hours—you risk:
- Losing access to your email
- Breaking your website
- Giving someone else a chance to register it
It’s not just an IT issue. It’s a business continuity issue.
How Often Do You Need to Renew?
Most domains in Australia, such as those ending in .com.au, require renewal every 1 to 2 years. Unlike global domains (such as .com), Australian domain rules are somewhat stricter. If you miss the renewal window, a 30-day grace period applies; however, after that, your domain may be released to the public.
Who Sends Renewal Notices?
Your domain registrar should email you before the expiry date—but not all do it well. We’ve seen clients lose domains because they didn’t realise the renewal email went to spam. That’s why we offer managed domain services, so you don’t need to worry.
Can You Renew Early?
Yes. You can renew a domain months in advance and still keep your existing expiry date. This is handy if you’re going away or want to tick it off the list.
What If Your Domain Is Expired?
Don’t panic—yet. If you’re within the grace period, you can still renew it. After that, it gets tricky. Recovery might cost more or even become impossible if someone else registers it. If your domain controls your emails, you’ll also lose access to those in the meantime.
Our Tip: Set and Forget (With Help)
At Ezyweb Australia, we recommend setting your domain to auto-renew and keeping your billing details up to date. Better yet, let us manage it for you. We monitor expiry dates, confirm renewals, and make sure your domain—and website—stay up and running.
Need help managing your domain?
Talk to us at Ezyweb Australia. We handle domain registration, hosting, and renewals so you can focus on running your business.
