Dear DUHosting Client,
There’s an important change you need to know if you own a .TZ domain (example: biashara.co.tz, company.tz). TCRA has updated the .TZ Registry Policy, and the Registry has shortened the expiry grace period from 30 days to 7 days only.
That means: if your .TZ domain expires and you don’t renew fast, your website and email can go offline sooner than before.
Previously, most .TZ domains had a longer buffer after expiry (commonly treated as 30 days) before serious service interruption happened.
✅ Now the expiry grace period is only 7 days.
After those 7 days, the domain can be moved out of active DNS, leading to service disruption.
Bottom line: You have less time to recover if you forget to renew.
A domain is not just a name — it’s the foundation of your digital operations. When a domain goes inactive, it can affect:
Your website (customers can’t open it)
Your email (e.g., info@company.co.tz stops sending/receiving)
Systems and apps connected to the domain (portals, CRMs, payment links)
Trust & reputation (clients assume the business is unavailable)
With a 7-day window, downtime can happen fast — especially if renewal is delayed by internal approvals, payment timing, or missed reminders.
Day 0: Domain expires
Day 1–7: Short grace period — renew immediately
After Day 7: Domain may be removed from active zone → website/email disruption may occur
Renew your .TZ domain at least 14 days before expiry.
This avoids last-minute issues and ensures continuity.
Make sure your client account has:
the correct email address
active phone number
the right billing contact (so reminders reach the right person)
This is the biggest risk right now. Many businesses still assume there’s a long buffer.
There isn’t anymore — it’s 7 days.
If your domain is managed by a team, ensure at least 2 people receive renewal alerts (IT + Admin/Finance).
At DUHosting, we’re tightening our renewal support workflow to help clients stay safe under the new policy.
This includes stronger reminders and faster support where needed.
Still, the most effective protection is simple:
✅ Renew early and avoid the 7-day rush.
Yes — this policy change impacts the .TZ domain lifecycle, including common extensions like .co.tz, .or.tz, .ac.tz, and others.
Your domain can be moved out of the active DNS zone, which may cause your website and email to stop working.
Yes. If you’re not sure when your domain expires, contact us and we’ll guide you quickly.
If you manage multiple domains, this update is especially important. A single missed renewal can disrupt operations.
