This guide details the specifics related to the expiry dates of domain names when they are transferred from one registry to another.

Preamble

• The expiry dates of domain names refer to the period during which the owner of a domain name has paid for the registration of that name.
• It is crucial for domain name owners to carefully monitor the expiry dates and renew their registration on time to avoid any service interruption or having to pay additional recovery fees.

Transfer a domain to Infomaniak

When a domain is transferred to Infomaniak, the new expiry date(date until which the domain will be registered, valid, and functional) after transfer will be the date…

• … already existing before transfer + 365 days minimum.
   

Example:

• Domain name with expiry date 01/12/2025 before transfer…
• Transfer occurs on 01/10/2025 for example (no importance or impact)…
• The expiry date becomes 01/12/2026 after transfer to Infomaniak (1 year is added following the transfer).

Exceptions depending on domain extensions

Transfer policies and effects on expiry dates may vary depending on the domain extension. Each domain extension (such as .com, .net, .org, etc.) is managed by a specific regulatory entity, and these may have different rules regarding transfers and expiry dates.

The rule described in the previous chapter does not apply to certain extensions for which the new expiry date after transfer will be the date…

• … already existing before transfer, without incrementation or change: .CH.
• … of the transfer date + 365 days minimum: .BE and .DE.

Ownership transfers of a domain name can also affect the expiry dates. When a domain name is transferred from one owner to another, the expiry date may sometimes be modified depending on the registrar's policies.