Published: January 2023
Updated: March 2025

How to Enable Auto-Renewal for Domains & Hosting on AxiomHost

Introduction

Auto-renewal ensures your services never expire unexpectedly. When enabled, AxiomHost automatically renews your domain, hosting, VPS, email services, or addons before expiration using your saved payment method.

This protects your website from downtime, broken emails, domain loss, and security risks. Whether you’re in Nigeria, the US, the UK, or anywhere globally, this guide shows how to easily activate auto-renewal.

1. What Auto-Renewal Means

When auto-renew is active, AxiomHost will:

• Generate renewal invoice automatically

• Attempt payment using saved method

• Renew service before expiry

• Prevent downtime or domain hijacking

Auto-renewal is strongly recommended for all active websites.

2. How to Enable Auto-Renewal for Hosting

Steps:

1. Log in to AxiomHost Client Area

2. Go to Services → My Services

3. Select the hosting plan you want to manage

4. Click Auto-Renew or Manage Subscription

5. Toggle (ON) the option Enable Auto-Renew

Once enabled, the system will renew your hosting before expiration.

3. How to Enable Auto-Renewal for Domains

Steps:

1. Log in to Client Area

2. Go to Domains → My Domains

3. Select your domain

4. Click Auto-Renew

5. Toggle it to ON

Recommended for all TLDs, especially .com, .ng, .net, .cloud, and .org.

4. How to Add or Update Your Payment Method

For auto-renewal to work, a valid payment method must be saved.

Steps:

1. Go to Billing → Payment Methods

2. Click Add New Payment Method

3. Add card or preferred payment option

4. Save changes

Payment methods vary by region. Nigerian users can use cards or gateways supported locally; global users can use international payment options.

5. How Auto-Renewal Payments Work

Before your service expires, the system will:

1. Generate a renewal invoice

2. Charge your saved payment method

3. Send confirmation email upon successful payment

If payment fails, reminders are sent early, giving you extra time to fix the issue.

6. Why You Should Enable Auto-Renewal

• ✔ Prevents website and email downtime

• ✔ Avoids losing your domain (especially premium domains)

• ✔ Keeps hosting active without manual payments

• ✔ Ensures uninterrupted security services (SSL, backups)

7. Common Issues & How to Fix Them

❌ Payment failed

✔ Update your card or payment method
✔ Ensure sufficient funds

❌ Auto-renew toggle not available

✔ Service may be suspended
✔ Domain may be expired or in redemption

❌ “Invoice overdue” email received

✔ Make manual payment under Billing → My Invoices

8. How to Disable Auto-Renewal (Optional)

If you prefer manual renewal:

1. Go to the service or domain page

2. Locate the Auto-Renew toggle

3. Switch it to OFF

Your service will not renew automatically afterward.

Conclusion

Auto-renewal is the safest way to protect your hosting, domain, email services, and online presence. By enabling auto-renew on AxiomHost, you ensure your website stays online 24/7 without worrying about expiration dates or missed payments.

Recommended for all businesses, developers, agencies, and individuals who want maximum uptime and security.