What should I do if the expiration date of a domain name is not extended by one year after it is transferred?

If the expiration date of a domain name is not extended by one year after it is transferred, it typically means the transfer process did not trigger an automatic renewal. This can happen due to timing issues or registry policies.

Explanation:

1. Timing of Transfer: If the transfer is initiated close to the expiration date, some registries may not add the extra year. ICANN rules allow registrars to add one year only if the transfer is completed before expiration.
2. Registry Policies: Certain TLDs (Top-Level Domains) have specific rules about renewals during transfers. For example, some country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) may not honor the automatic one-year extension.

Example:

If you transfer a .com domain on June 1st, and its expiration date is June 30th, the new registrar should add one year, making the new expiration date June 30th of the next year. However, if you transfer it on June 29th, some registries might not extend it, and the expiration date remains unchanged.

Recommended Solution:

Check the domain’s expiration date via WHOIS lookup or your registrar’s dashboard. If it wasn’t extended, manually renew it through your current registrar. To avoid such issues in the future, initiate transfers well before expiration.

For domain management and renewal services, consider using Tencent Cloud Domain Registration, which provides reliable domain management with clear policies on renewals and transfers.