If you've got auto-renewal turned on (which we recommend), you don't need to do anything — we'll charge your card on file and renew it automatically before it expires.
To check your auto-renewal setting, go to your Domains page, click Manage on the domain, and look for the Auto-Renewal section. Green means auto-renew is on. Red means it's set to expire — you'll need to renew manually.
Important: Auto-renewal only works if you have a valid primary payment card on your account. If your card has expired, update it in your Account Settings.
For external domains (registered with another provider), renewal is handled by your current registrar — not by us.
Absolutely! You've got three options:
- Register a new domain — search for an available name and register it through TecNut. We handle everything from registration to renewal.
- Transfer an existing domain — already own a domain with another registrar? Transfer it to TecNut so everything is under one roof. You'll need your authorisation code (EPP code) from your current provider. Transfers typically take 5-7 days.
- Use an external domain — keep your domain where it is and just point it at your TecNut website. You'll need to create a DNS A record pointing to our server — we'll walk you through it.
All three options are available from your Domains page in the dashboard. Once you've got a domain set up, you can connect it to your website from the domain management page.
Once you have a domain and a live (production) website, connecting them is quick:
- Go to your Domains page
- Click Manage on the domain you want to connect
- Find the Website Connection section
- Select your website from the dropdown
- Click Connect Website
Your website will now be served at that domain name. It may take a little while for DNS to propagate (the internet catching up with the change), but it's usually pretty quick.
Note: Only production websites can be connected to a domain — trials can't have a custom domain assigned. Upgrade your trial to a paid plan first, then connect your domain.
You certainly can! From your dashboard, go to the Domains page and click Check New at the bottom. Type in the domain name you'd like and we'll check if it's available.
If it's taken, we'll suggest alternatives — different extensions or similar names. Once you find one you like, choose your registration period (1-10 years), set up payment, fill in the contact details, and you're done. The whole process takes just a few minutes.
Your new domain can be connected to your TecNut website straight away, or you can do that later.
Please also check you junk or spam mail. If it's not there, please double check the spelling of your email address. If you've done this and still haven't received it, please send us a message on our contact page and we'll get back to you ASAP.
If a payment fails — usually because a card has expired or the bank declined the charge — here's what happens:
- For website licences: Your website will be suspended (visitors won't be able to see it), but your content is safe and not deleted. We'll email you to let you know.
- For domains: If auto-renewal fails, your domain won't renew. You'll get reminder emails, but if it expires your website will stop working at that address.
To fix it: Update your payment card. For suspended websites, go to your Websites page, click Settings, and use the Pay Now button to settle the outstanding amount. Your site will come back online straight away.
If you're having trouble, open a support ticket and we'll help sort it out.