This guide details the specifics related to expirations of domain names when they are transferred from one registrar to another.

Preamble

• The expiration 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 expiration dates and renew their registration on time to avoid any service interruption or having to pay additional recovery fees.
   

Transferring a domain to Infomaniak

When a domain is transferred to Infomaniak, the new expiration date (the 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 expiration date 01/12/2025 before transfer…
• Transfer takes place on 01/10/2025 for example (no importance or impact)…
• The expiration date becomes 01/12/2026 after transfer to Infomaniak (1 year is added after the transfer).

Exceptions depending on the domain extensions

Transfer policies and their effects on expiration 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 expiration dates.

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

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

Domain name ownership transfers can also affect expiration dates. When a domain name is transferred from one owner to another, the expiration date may sometimes be changed according to the registrar's policies.