What will happen to the materials published on the site if I forgot to renew the domain and lost it?

The main confusion lies in not understanding the difference between hosting and a domain. It is crucial to have an active hosting with all the necessary materials. However, losing the domain can lead to customers being unable to find you. Moreover, if someone unscrupulous takes control of the domain, it could deceive your customers.

It ultimately depends on the location of the hosting site. Typically, domain and hosting services are separate entities, so losing a domain doesn't necessarily result in content loss. However, it's advised to download and re-upload all created materials onto another platform, just to be safe.

Understanding where the site was hosted is crucial in providing a more precise response to your inquiry.

In general, if payments for hosting services cease, content deletion usually follows within a timeframe of two weeks to one month.

Please note that this timeline may vary depending on the specific hosting provider and their policies.

If the domain is not renewed before the end of its registration period, domain delegation is suspended and the domain deletion period begins. During this time, no operations can be carried out on the domain name except for renewal. If the domain is still not renewed within this period, it will be deleted and returned to the registry, becoming available for registration by a new user.

The length of this period varies depending on the zone in which the domain was registered. For example, for international zones like .COM, .ORG, .NET, .PRO, the domain is removed from the registrar's personal account after 40 days from the end of the registration period. It can only be extended at an increased cost for 30 days. The renewal price in this case is significantly higher than usual, ranging from 7-10 times higher. To renew the domain during this period, it is necessary to contact the registrar's technical support who will provide information about the renewal possibility and conditions from the registry.

For domain zones such as .SITE, .ONLINE, .XYZ, the domain can be extended at the regular cost for 40 days following the expiration of the registration period.

There are several methods to reclaim a domain if it has been deleted or purchased by another person:

Method 1: Contact the registrar's technical support as soon as possible during the deletion period to inquire about the possibilities and cost of renewing the domain.

Method 2: Attempt to negotiate with the new owner for the resale of the domain. This can be done through the feedback form of the WHOIS service. However, keep in mind that the price for the domain may significantly increase, especially if it is a premium domain with a history and significant promotion.

Method 3: Utilize the "Domain Broker" service, if offered by your registrar. With this service, the registrar's managers will act as intermediaries in negotiations between the current domain administrator and the previous owner. However, it is important to note that there is no guarantee of successfully reclaiming the domain through this method, as the current administrator may refuse to sell or negotiate.

Method 4: If all other options fail and the domain is crucial, you can consider filing a claim for the transfer of the domain through the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) arbitration. This is applicable when there is a registered trademark associated with the domain and evidence that the new owner has no legitimate rights or interests in the domain, or acted in bad faith during registration. Not meeting these criteria may result in the denial of the claim.

It is important to understand the various options available and consult with professionals or legal advisors for guidance on navigating the process of reclaiming a domain. Additionally, taking proactive measures such as renewing the domain on time can help avoid complications and potential loss of ownership.

When a domain registration is not renewed, the domain goes through a series of stages before it is released for public registration.

First, there is typically a grace period after the domain's expiration date during which the domain can still be renewed by the original owner. During this period, the website and its content may still be accessible as usual to visitors. However, if the domain is not renewed within the grace period, it enters a redemption period.

During the redemption period, the domain is no longer active, and all services associated with it, including email and website hosting, may be suspended. Visitors attempting to access the website will likely encounter an error message or a notice indicating that the domain is no longer active. It's important to note that the duration of the redemption period varies depending on the domain registrar's policies and specific top-level domain (TLD) regulations.

If the domain owner does not renew the domain during the redemption period, it is released for public registration. At this point, the domain becomes available for anyone to purchase and re-register. Once the domain is re-registered by a new owner, they have the option to create and host a new website with entirely different content.
I would emphasize the importance of maintaining domain registration details up to date and setting up automatic renewal to prevent accidental expiration. Additionally, creating regular backups of the website's content, including files, databases, and any other relevant data, is crucial for ensuring that the materials published on the site are not permanently lost in the event of a domain expiration.

If you can't even be bothered to renew your domain, you probably don't deserve to have a website in the first place. The materials published on the site will be lost to the void, and the domain will be up for grabs. This is a clear example of a lack of dedication to one's online presence.

I've seen this happen to countless sites, and it's a shame. If you're not willing to put in the effort to maintain your domain, then maybe you shouldn't be online at all.