Renew a domain
Renew your domain in good time
Domains at HostOn are renewed as soon as the invoice has been paid. Here you can see the prices per extension and what happens if an expiry date is missed.
How to renew your domain
Everything is done in the client area at my.hoston.ch. You don't need to write to us.
Pay the invoice
You receive the renewal invoice by email before the expiry date. As soon as it has been paid, we renew the domain with the registry automatically.
In the client area
Under ‘Domains’, select the domain and choose ‘Renew’. The invoice is created immediately and you can pay it straight away.
Automatic renewal
In the domain details, leave automatic renewal switched on, or switch it off if you no longer need a domain.
Is the domain still with another provider? Then transfer it to us first. Go to domain transfer
Renewal prices
Prices per year in CHF incl. 8.1 % VAT. For some extensions the first year is cheaper than the renewal – compare both columns.
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal per year |
|---|---|---|
| .ch | CHF 6.90 | CHF 14.90 |
| .swiss | CHF 133.90 | CHF 133.90 |
| .li | CHF 6.90 | CHF 14.90 |
| .zuerich | CHF 89.90 | CHF 89.90 |
| .gmbh | CHF 43.90 | CHF 43.90 |
| .ag | CHF 92.90 | CHF 92.90 |
| .de | CHF 9.90 | CHF 9.90 |
| .at | CHF 14.90 | CHF 26.90 |
| .eu | CHF 9.90 | CHF 19.90 |
| .com | CHF 9.90 | CHF 19.90 |
| .net | CHF 19.90 | CHF 27.90 |
| .org | CHF 12.90 | CHF 28.90 |
| .fr | CHF 9.90 | CHF 11.90 |
| .it | CHF 9.90 | CHF 23.90 |
| .info | CHF 10.90 | CHF 26.90 |
| .shop | CHF 10.90 | CHF 37.90 |
| .online | CHF 10.90 | CHF 34.90 |
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.li
.zuerich
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.at
.eu
.fr
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What happens when a domain expires
Each registry sets its own deadlines and fees after expiry. The general process, however, is similar everywhere:
Don't wait until the last day. Payment and processing at the registry take some time – it is better to renew a few days before expiry.
Before expiry
Invoice and reminder by email
The invoice and reminders are sent to the email address of your client account. Keep this address up to date.
On the expiry date
Website and email may stop working
If the domain has not been renewed, the website and mailboxes under this domain may no longer be reachable – even if the hosting has been paid.
After expiry
Restoration depending on the extension
The domain can usually still be recovered within a limited period. Depending on the registry, a restoration fee may apply.
After that
The domain is released
Without restoration, the registry deletes the domain. After that, anyone can register it again.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often about this service.
Renewing a .ch domain costs CHF 14.90 per year including VAT. Prices for other extensions are shown in the table on this page.
At any time, as long as the domain is active. The paid term is added to the existing expiry date, so you don't lose any days.
For some extensions, the registry offers a promotional price for the first year. From the second year on, the regular price applies. That is why we always show both prices.
Yes, provided automatic renewal is switched on and the renewal invoice is paid on time. We do not renew the domain without payment.
The website and email addresses under the domain may stop working, even if the hosting continues. So renew a few days before the expiry date.
No, it must first be transferred to HostOn. For .ch and .li, the transfer is free of charge and the term stays the same; for generic extensions such as .com, the transfer usually extends the term by one year.
