Good to Know
You need ETH on Ethereum Mainnet to cover renewal fees and gas.
Anyone can extend any .eth name—you don't need to own it.
Extending a name does not transfer ownership.
Single names can be extended by years or to a specific date (including periods shorter than one year).
Bulk renewals are only available in one-year increments.
Names in Grace Period can still be extended.
After the Grace Period ends, expired names enter Temporary Premium and anyone can register them.
Extending a Single Name
Step 1. Click Extend on the .eth name
Go to the ENS App.
Connect your wallet.
Open the profile tab for the name you wish to extend.
Click Extend.
Note: If your connected wallet isn't the owner, you'll see a warning. This is normal—you can still extend the name.
Step 2. Set the duration
Choose how long to extend the registration:
By years: Add full years to your current expiration date.
By date: Click the calendar icon to choose an exact expiration date. Use this to extend for less than a year.
Step 3. Confirm the transaction
Click Open Wallet.
Review and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Once confirmed, the new expiry date will be displayed on the name's profile.
Extending Multiple Names
Save time and gas by renewing multiple .eth names in one transaction.
Step 1: Access Your Names
Connect your wallet to the ENS App.
Navigate to the My Names page. You'll see all names where you're the Owner or Manager.
Tip: Search any wallet address to see its linked names.
Step 2: Select Names to Extend
Tick the checkbox next to each name you wish to extend.
Click Extend.
Note: If you are not the owner of all selected names, a warning will appear. You can still proceed.
Step 3: Review and Set Duration
Review your selected names and click Next.
Select how many years to add (minimum 1 year for bulk renewals).
Click Next to proceed.
Step 4: Confirm the Transaction
Click Open Wallet.
Confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Once complete, the updated expiry dates will be displayed for all renewed names.
Pricing
Annual renewal fees vary by name length:
Number of characters | Example | Annual fee |
5+ characters |
| $5 |
4 characters |
| $160 |
3 characters |
| $640 |
All fees are paid in ETH on Ethereum Mainnet. Gas fees vary with network activity and are added to the renewal cost.
Common Questions
Who can extend a name?
Any wallet can extend any .eth name. You do not need to be the current owner.
Does extending a name transfer ownership?
No. The ownership remains unchanged after extension.
Can I extend a name that's in Grace Period?
Yes. Names in Grace Period can still be extended by anyone.
Can I extend a name that's in Temporary Premium?
No. Names in Temporary Premium are unregistered—you must register them as new names, not extend them. See Name Lifecycle
What’s the difference between extending by years vs date?
Extending by years adds full years to your current expiration. Extending by date lets you choose an exact expiration date—useful for aligning multiple names or extending for less than a year. Date selection is only available for single-name extensions.
Can I extend multiple names at once?
Yes. The My Names Page lets you select and extend multiple names in one transaction. Bulk extensions are limited to one-year increments.
What happens if I don’t have enough ETH?
You’ll see an insufficient balance warning. Make sure your wallet has enough ETH on Ethereum Mainnet to cover both the renewal fee and gas costs. ETH on L2s (e.g. Arbitrum, Optimism) cannot be used for renewals.
Can I undo a renewal?
No. Blockchain transactions are permanent. Once confirmed, you can't undo the extension.
Can I schedule automatic renewals?
The ENS App doesn't support automatic renewals yet. Extend your names manually before they expire.
Can I renew names from other wallets?
Yes. You can extend any .eth name from any wallet. The extension fee is paid by the wallet initiating the transaction.
What if I extend a name someone else owns?
You'll pay the renewal fee, but the current owner keeps the name. Some people do this as a gift or to support a project they value.
Can I extend expired DNS names?
No. Only .eth names can be extended. DNS-imported names don’t have expiry dates in ENS.
What does the renew transaction look like on Etherscan?
Renewals use the renew function on this contract: 0x253553366da8546fc250f225fe3d25d0c782303b.
What does the bulk renew transaction look like on Etherscan?
Bulk Renewals use the renew all function on this contract: 0xa12159e5131b1eEf6B4857EEE3e1954744b5033A.
