What does Connect add?Domain days left
A countdown to registration expiry, with the registrar shown.
WordPress plugin
Domain, SSL and DNS monitoring inside WordPress.
The Aepto Domain Expiry, SSL & DNS Monitor plugin runs free Domain Anchor checks on your site and emails you before a domain or certificate lapses. No account needed.
- Free, no account for Domain Anchor
- Official WordPress.org plugin
- Email reminders at 30, 14, 7 and 1 days
What does Domain Anchor check on your site?
Run it from Aepto, then Anchor, with one click on "Run check now".
SSL days left
A countdown to certificate expiry, with the issuer shown.
Tether
Confirms the public host still serves this WordPress site.
DNS snapshot
The A record, nameservers and host at a glance.
Email authentication
SPF, DKIM, DMARC and MX graded, because weak auth sends mail to spam.
Mail Pulse
Catches WordPress mail that fails silently, with a weekly probe you confirm from an inbox.
How do the alerts work?
- Up to 10 recipients. Leave it blank to use the site admin email.
- Alert types: domain expiry, SSL/TLS expiry, tether failures, DNS changes (nameservers or A/AAAA) and Mail Pulse problems.
- Reminders at 30, 14, 7 and 1 days before expiry.
- Send a test email to check delivery. If it fails, install an SMTP plugin, because many hosts block PHP mail.
- Download a client-ready Continuity report (PDF) from the Anchor screen.
What does Connect add?
Domain Anchor works alone. Connecting a free Aepto account adds outside checks.
| Feature | Anchor only | After free Connect | Paid plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain, SSL, DNS and email-authentication checks | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email alerts and the Continuity report (PDF) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outside uptime and latency from Aepto | No | Yes | Yes |
| Add the domain to your Aepto portfolio | No | Yes | Yes |
| AI Content Monitoring, Domain Watch and Theft Guard | No | No | Paid plans |
How do you set it up?
Four steps. The last one is optional.
- 01
Install and activate
In WordPress go to Plugins, then Add New, search "Aepto Domain Expiry", click Install Now and then Activate.
- 02
Run the first check
Open Aepto, then Anchor, and click "Run check now" to see days left and the DNS snapshot.
- 03
Choose who hears about it
Under Settings add recipients, pick alert types and reminder days, then send a test email.
- 04
Connect free (optional)
From Protection, choose "Connect free with Aepto" to add outside uptime. Your site must be public over HTTPS.
Who is the plugin for?
Agencies and freelancers
Send clients a Continuity report (PDF) showing domain, SSL and email health.
Shops and lead sites
Hear about an expiring domain or certificate before it takes the site down.
Anyone sending site email
Catch silent mail failures and weak SPF, DKIM or DMARC before orders go missing.
What does each plan include for WordPress?
The plugin, extension and Claude connector share one account and one capacity level.
| Plan | WordPress | Domains | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Basic | 3 | Free |
| Starter | Advanced | 10 | $9 a month |
| Professional | Advanced | 25 | $29 a month |
| Business | Advanced | 50 | $59 a month |
| Agency | Advanced | 150 | $129 a month |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Every limit is on Pricing.
Common questions
Short answers to what people ask before they start.
Do I need an Aepto account for Domain Anchor?
No. The plugin runs Domain Anchor on your WordPress site without an account: domain and SSL expiry, DNS, public-host and email authentication checks, with alerts by email.
What does connecting add on top of Domain Anchor?
Connecting free adds outside uptime from Aepto and lets you add the domain to your Aepto portfolio. On paid plans it also adds AI Content Monitoring, Domain Watch and Theft Guard from the Protection screen.
Why did Connect fail from my local site?
Connect needs a site that is publicly reachable over HTTPS. Localhost and plain HTTP fail by design, so connect from the production site.
My test email did not arrive. What should I do?
Many hosts block PHP mail. Install an SMTP plugin, save your alert recipients under Aepto, then Settings, and send the test email again.
Does disconnecting stop Domain Anchor?
No. Disconnecting stops cloud sync only. Domain Anchor checks and email alerts keep working in wp-admin.
Put a domain and SSL countdown in your dashboard.
Free to install. Domain Anchor needs no account.
