What Happens to Your Porkbun Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Domains
Expire without renewal payment
DNS
Sites and email stop working
Transfer
Auth codes available
Step-by-Step Guide
List all domains and expiry dates
Log in and review all registered domains. Note expiry dates for each. Domains in the next 90 days are highest priority for renewal.
Enable auto-renew on critical domains
For domains you want to keep, enable auto-renewal. Ensure the payment method on file remains valid.
Export DNS records
For each domain, export DNS zone records. These are needed to recreate DNS at another registrar if transferring.
Transfer domains if needed
Get auth/EPP codes for each domain to transfer to another registrar. Domain Management → Get Auth Code. Transfers take 5-7 days.
Contact Porkbun support
Contact Porkbun support for estate account access or domain transfer assistance.
Document Now Checklist
- Porkbun account email
- List all domains and their expiry dates
- Note which domains have auto-renew enabled
- Payment method on file
- DNS hosting details for each domain
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Porkbun. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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