How to Renew a Domain Name and What Happens When It Expires
A domain name is renewed in the METUnic customer panel by clicking Renew next to it under My Domains and choosing the term you want. .tr domain names can be extended up to a total term of 5 years, international domain names up to 10 years. When the term ends, the domain name and all services linked to it, such as email and forwarding, are suspended; it can be renewed at the standard price during the first 5 days after expiry, with a 25% late renewal fee on days 6–15 and a 50% fee from day 16 onwards.
What Happens When the Term Ends?
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| 90, 30, 15, 5 and 1 days before expiry | A reminder is sent to the email address registered in your panel |
| At expiry | The domain name and all linked services are suspended; email cannot be sent or received and URL forwarding stops |
| First 5 days after expiry | Can be renewed at the standard renewal price |
| Days 6–15 | A 25% late renewal fee is added to the renewal price |
| Day 16 and after | A 50% late renewal fee is added to the renewal price |
| For .tr domain names | The domain name is suspended at midnight on the last payment day, stays suspended for 2 months and is then deleted by TRABIS; after deletion it cannot be registered again for 1 month |
| For international domain names | If unpaid, it is deleted on day 30; a deleted domain name can be recovered by paying a redemption fee |
| After payment | A suspended domain name becomes accessible again at the next server update (every hour on the hour from 09:00 to 21:00, and at 01:00 and 06:00) |
How to Recover a Deleted International Domain Name
- Go to the Cancelled section of your control panel and find your domain name.
- Click Recover to the right of the domain name.
- On the page that opens, select the domain name and click Recover again.
- Enter your payment details on the payment page and complete the process with Review and Confirm.
See the price list for current renewal and late renewal fees. To protect your domain name against unauthorized transfer and deletion, see our security packages.
How to Renew a Domain Name
Find the domain name
Find your domain name under My Domains in your METUnic customer panel and click Renew on its right.
Choose the term
In the Continue with Renewal Options step, choose the term you want to pay for. The total term cannot exceed 5 years for .tr or 10 years for international domain names.
Choose the billing address
Choose the billing address from the drop-down menu or enter new billing details.
Complete the payment
Pay with credit from your wallet or with a credit or debit card. Your e-archive invoice is emailed to you within 4 days at the latest.
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Log in to PanelFrequently Asked Questions
What happens if my domain renewal period expires?
When do I need to pay for my domain name?
When applying for a new domain name, you need to make your payment at the time of application. If you have a domain name in use, you can find your domain name in the “My Domains” menu and check the payment renewal date to extend the term. In addition, payment reminder emails are sent to your email address registered in the panel for domain names with ninety (90), thirty (30), fifteen (15), five (5), and one (1) day left to pay. Thus, you will not have any problems with the payment process.
How can I make my payment?
If you want to pay for the domain name in use, you can follow the steps below:
- Find your domain name under “My Domains” and click on the “Renew” button to the right of it.
- On the next page, click “Continue with Renewal Options”, set the period for which you would like to pay and proceed with the payment.
- At the final stage of the payment process, use the drop-down menu to select the billing contact for the payment. If you want to use a different billing contact, you can enter your billing information by checking the relevant box.
- As a payment method, you can use the credit option on your account balance or select the card option and pay by credit or debit card in the next step.
What is the maximum number of years I can pay for my domain name?
You can make your payment for a maximum of five (5) years for your .tr domain names and a maximum of ten (10) years for your gTLD domain names.
When will my domain name be suspended for non-payment?
If your domain name is not paid for by the payment due date, it is automatically suspended at midnight at the end of the due date.
The payment date for my .tr domain name has passed. Can I still pay?
Domain names that are not paid for are suspended for two (2) months after the payment due date. During this period the domain name can still be renewed; however, a late renewal fee applies to renewals made after the expiry date.
If no payment is made within the two (2) months, the domain name is automatically deleted by the TRABIS (.tr registry) system. After deletion, the domain name cannot be registered again for one (1) month.
When is a .tr domain name deleted after being suspended for non-payment?
Domain names that are not paid for are suspended for two (2) months after the payment due date. At the end of the two (2) months, they are automatically deleted by the TRABIS (.tr registry) system.
After deletion, the domain name cannot be registered again for one (1) month.
I have paid for my domain name. When will it become active?
For suspended domain names, access is restored after payment at the times when name server records are updated. Updates run every hour on the hour between 09:00 and 21:00, and once each at 01:00 and 06:00.
In addition, for payments made in the first half hour, the update is carried over to the next full hour, while changes made after the half hour are updated an hour and a half later.
Can I still receive my emails when my domain is suspended?
While your domain is suspended, all network services associated with the domain become inaccessible. Therefore, you cannot receive or send emails as your email service cannot continue.
My gTLD domain name has expired and I did not renew it. What happens now?
If your domain names have expired and were deleted on the thirtieth (30th) day due to non-payment, you can reverse the deletion by paying a redemption fee. If you want to keep using the domain name:
- Go to the "Cancelled" section in your control panel and find your domain name.
- Click the "Restore" button to the right of your domain name.
- On the page that opens, check the boxes for the domain name you want to restore and click "Restore" again.
- On the payment page you are redirected to, select a payment option and enter your payment details.
- Complete the process by clicking the "Review and Confirm" button.
- Your domain name will become active again.
If you run into any problems, you can reach us through the channels listed on the Help/Support page.
How will I receive the invoice for my payment?
Your invoices are created within a maximum of four (4) days from the date of your payment and are sent to your registered email address as e-archive. If you are an taxpayer client, you can check your invoice from your e-portal within the same period.
You can also access your invoices on the page opened by clicking on the “Invoices” menu and entering the “Payment History” tab.