How Do I Backorder a Domain Name?
Overview
Thousands of domain names expire every day, but getting an expired domain name is easy! Just search the list of expired domain names or backorder a domain that’s about to expire. You may also opt to make an instant, anonymous offer to buy an already registered domain name! Start your domain search now!
How Do Domains Expire?
Domains expire for many reasons, mainly because the registrant does not pay the renewal fee or has lost interest in the domain. When a domain registration expires, the domain becomes available to the public until someone registers it.
Explaining Domain Expiration
There is a common misconception that domains expire on their expiration date. If a domain registration is not renewed by its expiration date, the domain goes into an expired status, which means the services associated with the domain are shut off. From the expiration date, Network Solutions® strives to provide a 35-day grace period, during which time the current holder can still renew the domain for a standard renewal fee. Achieving this status is a good indicator that the current owner may not renew the domain.
After the grace period, the domain enters the redemption period. During this period, all WHOIS information is erased, and the domain now costs the current holder an additional fee to reactivate and renew the domain registration. When a domain enters this phase, the registrant has decided not to renew. You can place a backorder at any time during this process to ensure you are first in line when the domain registration becomes available.
Partnering with NameJet®
Network Solutions® has partnered with NameJet®, the premiere auction platform for expired and deleted domain names, to bring you more options for backordering domain names. By placing a backorder through your Network Solutions® account, your request is seamlessly submitted to NameJet®, which manages the process of acquiring expired domains. This partnership allows you to take advantage of NameJet®'s powerful auction platform while enjoying the convenience and integration provided through Network Solutions®. For further details on how the domain backorder process works, please visit the NameJet® FAQs. or contact our customer support team.
Should you choose not to utilize NameJet®'s services, you can contact the current account holder.