The Difference Between Domain Renewal, Transfer, and Expiry

1. Domain Renewal

Renewal means extending the time your domain remains active.
Every domain name is registered for a specific period (usually 1 year by default). Before it expires, you need to renew it to keep ownership.

----> How to Renew Your Domain:

1. Log in to your Thamara Cloud Client Area.
2. Go to Domains → My Domains.
3. Choose the domain you want to renew.
4. Click Renew Domain and select the renewal period (1, 2, 3 years, etc.).
5. Complete payment — your domain will stay active instantly.

 Tip: Enable Auto-Renew to ensure your domain never expires accidentally.

2. Domain Transfer

A domain transfer means moving your domain from one registrar (provider) to another — for example, from GoDaddy or Namecheap to Thamara Cloud.

---> Why You Might Transfer:

• You want all domains and hosting under one provider.
• Better pricing or management tools.
• Consolidating billing and support in one place.

----> How a Transfer Works:

1. Unlock your domain at your current registrar.
2. Request the EPP/Auth code.
3. Start the transfer process at Thamara Cloud.
4. Enter the EPP code when prompted.
5. Confirm via email — the transfer completes in a few days.

 Important:
Domains cannot be transferred within 60 days of initial registration or a previous transfer, as per ICANN policy.

3. Domain Expiry

When a domain isn’t renewed by its expiry date, it becomes inactive — your website and email stop working.
However, most registrars (including Thamara Cloud) offer a grace period to renew before it’s released publicly.

----> Typical Expiry Timeline:

 Tip: Always keep your email address updated in your domain contact info to receive renewal reminders.