> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Extend your proxies to keep them active

### Expiration methods

All proxies can be purchased for a set amount of time. The expiration length is decided by you and is based on the period and interval you select upon deploying proxies. You may extend the proxies at hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly periods. Each period can be multiplied by preset intervals.

<Warning>
  To keep a proxy active, you must extend the expiration time. This ensures the proxy does not deactivate. If a proxy expires before it is extended, the proxy will be removed from your account.
</Warning>

### Guides

Learn how to set up proxy extensions.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Automatic Renewal" icon="repeat" href="/proxy-expiration/proxy-renew">
    The recommended way to extend your proxies
  </Card>

  <Card title="Extend Manually" icon="calendar-plus" href="/proxy-expiration/proxy-extend">
    Specify the amount of time to extend
  </Card>
</CardGroup>