Auto Renewal Setup Guide

Auto renewal is a feature that automatically renews your domain name, hosting plan, SSL certificate, or other services before the expiry date. It helps prevent accidental expiration, downtime, and service interruptions.

With auto renewal enabled, your active services can continue without requiring manual renewal each year or billing cycle.

This guide explains how to set up auto renewal using your client area.


Why Enable Auto Renewal?

Auto renewal is highly recommended for important services.

Benefits:

1. Prevent Expiration

Avoid losing your domain or hosting due to missed deadlines.

2. Keep Website Online

No downtime caused by unpaid renewals.

3. Keep Business Email Active

Email addresses like:

remain active when services renew on time.

4. Save Time

No need to manually renew each cycle.

5. Protect Brand Assets

Prevents accidental domain loss.


Services That Can Use Auto Renewal

Depending on account setup, auto renewal may be available for:


How to Set Up Auto Renewal (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Log in to Client Area

Sign in to your customer portal using your registered email and password.


Step 2: Open Billing or Services Section

Navigate to one of the following:


Step 3: Select the Service

Choose the domain or hosting plan you want to auto renew.

Example:

yourdomain.com

Step 4: Locate Auto Renewal Option

Look for settings such as:


Step 5: Enable Auto Renewal

Turn the option ON or select Enable Auto Renew.


Step 6: Add or Confirm Payment Method

Ensure you have an active payment method available, such as:

⚠️ Auto renewal may fail if payment details are outdated.


Step 7: Save Changes

Click:

Your auto renewal preference should now be active.


How Auto Renewal Usually Works

Before expiry or due date:

  1. Invoice may be generated automatically

  2. Payment attempt may occur (if supported)

  3. Service renews after successful payment

  4. Confirmation email is sent


How to Check If Auto Renewal Is Enabled

You can verify by viewing service settings.

Look for:


How to Disable Auto Renewal

If needed:

  1. Open service settings

  2. Find auto renewal option

  3. Turn OFF

  4. Save changes

⚠️ You will then need to renew manually before expiry.


Common Auto Renewal Issues

Payment Failed

Cause:

Solution:

Update payment method and pay manually if needed.


Auto Renew Enabled but Service Expired

Possible causes:

Check account notifications.


Wrong Email Address

Update your account email so you receive reminders.


Best Practices


Important Note for Domains

Even with auto renewal enabled, domain renewal depends on:

Always monitor expiry dates for critical business domains.


Need Help Enabling Auto Renewal?

If you need assistance setting up auto renewal for your domain or hosting:

📧 support@govaio.com

Our team at Govaio is ready to help.


Auto renewal is the safest way to keep your domain, hosting, and online services active without interruption. Enable it in your account settings, keep billing details updated, and avoid unexpected expirations.