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# How to Automate Contract Expiry Alerts
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/contract-expiry-alerts-automation/
- Published: 2026-09-17T22:25:39.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T22:25:39.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

**Contract expiry alerts** turn renewal from something someone has to remember into something the system handles. The status changes on its own at the expiry date, and a notification arrives before it does.

## The cost of a missed renewal

Contracts rarely fail loudly. They lapse quietly, and the consequence shows up later as a service interruption or an auto-renewal nobody wanted.

- Agreements renewing automatically on unfavourable terms
- Services cut off because a renewal was not processed
- No list of what is expiring in the next month
- Renewal tracked in a personal calendar that leaves with the person

## What a working alert setup includes

| Element                           | What it does                                                  |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Advance notification**          | Warns five days before the expiry date                        |
| **Automatic status change**       | Moves the contract to pending renewal on expiry               |
| **Expiring in 30 days indicator** | Shows what is coming up, at a glance                          |
| **Pending renewal list**          | Lists every agreement awaiting action                         |
| **Status breakdown chart**        | Shows the share of contracts active, pending, or under review |

## How to configure it in Jestor

1. Register the contract in **Jestor** with its start and expiry dates — **OCR** can extract both from the uploaded file.
2. Create the automation that sends a notification five days before expiry.
3. Set the rule that switches the status to pending renewal once the expiry date arrives.
4. Add a dashboard indicator for contracts expiring within 30 days.
5. Keep a pending renewal list visible on the same panel.

## Why choose Jestor for renewal control?

**Jestor** ships with over 400 native automations, so alerts and status changes are configured rather than coded. The notification, the status change, and the dashboard all read the same date field — there is nothing to keep in sync.

Filters by date, status, and contract type let you answer "what is expiring, of this type, this quarter" without building a report.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How far in advance is the alert sent?

Five days before the expiry date.

### Does the status change by itself?

Yes, to pending renewal on the expiry date. See [jestor.com](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com).

### Can I filter by contract type?

Yes, along with date and status.

## Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Check out other practical tutorials on the Jestor YouTube channel.

## Get to know Jestor

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