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How to Renew Hosting

Having a website means understanding the importance of web hosting. It serves as the backbone of your site, ensuring it's accessible to visitors around the clock. Hosting plans, however, are not permanent. They come with expiration dates, and to maintain uninterrupted service, it's essential to renew your hosting before it lapses. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to renew your hosting so you can continue to provide a smooth and seamless experience for your visitors. Click on the link below to jump to a specific section.

  • How to Renew Hosting
  • What Happens if I Don’t Renew My Hosting?
  • Summary

If you are looking to renew your domain name, please visit our article on how to renew your domain. This article will provide you with all the necessary information you need to know about renewing your domain name seamlessly.

How to Renew Hosting​

  1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.

  2. In the left-hand menu, click Billing. Bluehost Account Manager - Billing Tab

  3. Look for your hosting plan under the Renewal Center , then click the ellipsis. BH AM - Billing - Renewal Center - Ellipsis

  4. Click Renew Now. BH AM - Renewal Center - Renew Now

Please see the How to Use the Renewal Center article for more information about managing your renewal options. 3. Your cart will load. Choose your term length, then click the CONTINUE TO CHECKOUT button. BH AM - Renewal Center - Renew Now

Congratulations, you're done! If the account expires before renewal, it will be reactivated immediately after the payment is processed. A cart receipt email will be sent to the email address on file, and a detailed receipt can be found in Accounts > Payments in your control panel. Please see how to use the renewal center for more information about managing your renewal options.

What Happens if I Don’t Renew My Hosting?​

If you don't renew your web hosting plan, your website and email will go offline. This means that visitors won't be able to access it. But that's not all. When your hosting plan expires, you may also lose any data or files stored on the server. This could include important information, website backups, or customer data. Therefore, it's important to renew your hosting plan on time to avoid disruptions to your website and ensure your visitors can continue to access it. Please don't wait until the last minute to renew your plan, as it could take some time for your website to come back online after it's been taken down.

Summary​

Renewing your web hosting plan (VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, or WordPress Hosting) on time is crucial for the smooth functioning of your website. It ensures that your website stays up and running without disruptions or downtime, which can lead to potential customers and revenue loss. If you have received a reminder from Bluehost to renew your plan, it's important to take action as soon as possible. Delaying the renewal process can result in your website being taken offline, which can be a frustrating experience for you and your visitors.