Domain Expiring

Question

I received an email stating that me domain registration was expiring?

Answer 1

If you received an email stating that your domain registration is expiring, it is important to take action to avoid disruption in your mail flow. Domains that are about to expire can trigger alerts, and you should check the details of the domain in your Microsoft 365 or Office 365 account. If your domain is expiring within 90, 60, or 30 days, you will receive notifications to renew it. You can view these alerts in the new Exchange admin center by going to Mail flow > View alerts.

To renew your domain, you can typically do so through your domain registrar's website or through the platform where you purchased the domain. Make sure to renew it before it expires to ensure continued email functionality.

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References:

• Domain expiring soon insight in the new Exchange admin center in Exchange Online
• Best Practices for Domain Hygiene

Answer 2

Dear @Rod Metzler,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

I understand that you’ve received a notification stating that your domain registration is expiring. This type of alert requires prompt attention to ensure that your website and email services continue functioning without interruption.

Because domain‑expiration emails are commonly used in phishing attempts, the most important first step is to verify whether the notification is legitimate and to identify who your actual domain registrar is.

You can check for related alerts from Microsoft by going to the new Exchange Admin Center (EAC) and navigating to: Mail flow > View alerts.

For additional context, please also review the link provided by the Q&A Assist above.

If you do not see anything in the Exchange Admin Center, then the email you received is likely a phishing attempt.

To help validate this, please check whether the message includes anything suspicious, such as:

• An unusual or incorrect sender domain
• Inconsistent formatting or spelling errors
• A sense of urgency asking you to “pay immediately” or “renew now”

These are common tactics used in social engineering scams to pressure recipients into clicking malicious links or entering sensitive information.

For your safety, avoid clicking any links or opening attachments in the message. Instead, report it directly in Outlook by selecting the email and choosing: Report > Report phishing. Once reported, you can safely delete it.

Always verify the sender’s domain and be alert for urgent language or poor formatting.

I hope this information helps clarify the situation. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

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