I've noticed that some domain registrars, like Hostinger and GoDaddy, have high prices for certain domains, while others like Namecheap, Cloudflare, and Spaceship seem to have fixed prices. My worry is whether they will increase their renewal prices for my domain in the future. Is this something that happens often, and what typically drives those price hikes?
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Yep, with registrars like Namecheap, Cloudflare, or Spaceship, renewal prices can definitely go up if the domain registry raises fees. They often start with low initial costs, but it's wise to keep track of renewal prices and consider multi-year renewals to avoid surprises.
If the registry increases its fees, the registrar will usually have to follow suit; they won’t absorb those costs. But if a registrar raises their prices beyond the registry increase, you can always transfer your domain to another registrar. You’re not stuck with the same one forever! Most TLDs can be changed every 60 days, so you have options.
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