Domain FAQ
What happens if I don’t renew my domain and let my domain expire?
Last Updated: September 13, 2025You might be wondering, “Do I have to renew my domain right now?” Sometimes it’s tempting to wait until the very last minute. However, delaying your domain renewal can be surprisingly risky and could even lead to losing your domain, entirely. Here’s what happens when your domain expires, and why it’s so important to renew it on time. The Bad News About Expired Domains When your domain expires through HostHuski (and really anywhere), it is immediately deactivated: A temporary parking page will be displayed. Your website and email services stop working instantly. You cannot update your domain settings or site while it’s expired. At this point, you still have a chance to renew your domain, but the clock is ticking. The Good News: Grace Period (But It’s Not Guaranteed) Our domain vendor provides a non-guaranteed grace period of up to 25–30 days after expiration. During this time, you can still renew your domain at the standard renewal rate. But here’s the catch: your domain can be canceled at any time, even during the grace period, depending on the TLD and registry rules. Once canceled, it can no longer be renewed or recovered through regular means. We strongly recommend: Enabling auto-renew...
What is Domain Privacy Protection and Why Is It Important?
Last Updated: September 9, 2025What is Domain Privacy Protection and Why Is It Important? When you register a domain name, your contact information (including your name, address, phone number, and email) is stored in a public database called WHOIS. Anyone can look this up unless you take steps to protect your privacy. That’s where Domain Privacy Protection comes in. At HostHuski, we believe your personal information should stay private unless you choose to share it. This article will explain what Domain Privacy Protection does and why it’s a smart feature to have on any domain you own. What is Domain Privacy Protection? Domain Privacy Protection, sometimes called WHOIS Privacy, is a service that hides your personal contact details from the public WHOIS directory. Instead of showing your real information, it replaces it with generic contact info provided by the domain registrar. Without privacy protection: Anyone can look up your domain and see your name, address, phone number, and email Spammers, marketers, and even scammers can use this information to contact or target you With privacy protection enabled: Your personal details are kept hidden from the public Your domain stays compliant with ICANN regulations while protecting your identity Why is Domain Privacy Protection Important? Here...
What’s the difference between a subdomain and a domain?
Last Updated: November 21, 2024What is a Domain? Think of a domain like your business’s street address. It’s how people find you online. A domain is the main web address people type into their browsers to access your website (e.g., (hosthuski.com). Registering a domain name ensures your business has a unique and memorable online identity. How do I get a domain name? You can register a domain name on HostHuski any time as long as the domain you want is available. We offer domain types like .com, .net, .org, .co, etc. Go see for yourself! What is a Subdomain? A subdomain is like a department within your business. It’s a smaller part of your main domain. Subdomains help organize different sections of your website (e.g., (help.hosthuski.com), (my.hosthuski.com). Subdomains use your main domain name with a prefix (e.g., “blog.” or “shop.”). They also are FREE because you already own the domain they connect to. Subdomains are a prefix before your root domain. How do I get a subdomain for my existing domain? You don’t really get a subdomain per se. You create one. This is done via your domain’s DNS records. Subdomains are controlled by A records and CNAME records. Key Differences Purpose Domain: Your...