How do you check domain expiry?

Direct answer

To check domain expiry, look up the registrar’s recorded expiry date for each domain in your registrar console (authoritative), or use WHOIS queries where available. Enable auto-renew, verify billing contacts, and monitor critical names with automated reminders.

Steps

1. Export a list of production domains and who owns renewal.
2. Confirm auto-renew and payment method health.
3. For each TLD, note transfer locks and DNS provider dependencies separately from registration.

Pitfalls

Relying on a single non-authoritative WHOIS mirror; ignoring corporate domains held by different teams; assuming DNS working means registration is safe.

Frequently asked questions

How early should I renew?

Well before redemption periods—enterprise teams often standardize 30–60 day windows for change control.

Privacy WHOIS?

Some fields are redacted; registrar console remains the source of truth.