What Happens to Your Hover Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Domains
Expire without renewal payment
Hover email stops working
Transfer
Auth codes available
Step-by-Step Guide
List all domains and expiry dates
Review all registered domains and their renewal dates. Prioritize domains expiring within 90 days.
Enable auto-renew and check payment method
Enable auto-renewal on critical domains and verify the payment method is valid and will remain active.
Export DNS records and email settings
Export DNS records for each domain. If using Hover email forwarding, document all forwarding rules.
Transfer domains or contact support
Get auth codes to transfer domains to another registrar, or contact Hover support for estate account procedures.
Document Now Checklist
- Hover account email
- List all domains and expiry dates
- Note auto-renew status for each domain
- Payment method on file
- Note any Hover email forwarding rules
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Hover. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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