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How do I keep track of expiry dates for many domains?

With one domain, a reminder in a calendar is enough. With several, you need one list that holds every end date and is checked on a regular schedule.

What to record

For each domain, note the certificate end date, the domain registration end date, the registrar and the person or address that receives the renewal emails.

Checking the real dates

Read the end dates from the live certificate and from the registry or registrar, not from memory. Dates can move when a renewal happens in the background.

Sorting and colouring

Sort the list by the nearest date. Colours help the eye: one for far away, one for soon, one for urgent.

A regular look

Check the list on a fixed day, such as the start of each month. Anything within the next few weeks gets handled first.

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Last reviewed: 2026-11-02

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