Individuals and companies can purchase domain names that have already expired or are about to do so through domain backorders. A domain name undergoes a process where it becomes available for purchase by anyone when it expires. On the other hand, interested parties can request to buy a domain name as soon as it becomes available by using domain backorders.
A domain registrar or a third-party domain backorder provider must be used in order to place a domain backorder. The service provider tracks the domain’s expiration date after receiving the desired domain name from the interested party. The service provider tries to buy the domain on behalf of the interested party if it becomes available. The domain gets transferred to the buyer’s account if it is successful.
It’s crucial to remember that a backorder cannot be considered successful in all cases. This is due to the possibility that the same domain may have several backorders, making it impossible for the registrar or backorder provider to secure the name for the interested party. Additionally, certain domain registrars could have a window of exclusivity in which they can buy a domain name for themselves before it is made public.
Backordering may still be used by interested parties to purchase an expired domain name. In this scenario, there would be a redemption period during which the prior owner might renew the domain. If the previous owner does not renew the domain, everyone—including those who put a backorder for it—can acquire it.
The Whois record is a publicly accessible database that includes details on domain name registration and ownership. For individuals looking to place a backorder, this data can be used to determine the current owner of a domain.
Most top-level domain extensions, including.com,.net, and.org, typically offer domain backorder services. However, not all backorder services might accept certain extensions, like.name. Prior to placing a backorder for a specific domain extension, it is crucial to check with the service provider.
It’s important to remember that not all domain extensions allow for backordering. For instance, domain backorders are not supported by the.bz extension. Before attempting to make a backorder, it is crucial to confirm if it is possible for a given domain extension.
Through the Network Solutions backorder service, people and organizations can submit a request to buy a domain name that is already registered but is about to expire or become available for purchase. As soon as the domain name becomes available, the service automatically tries to purchase it on the client’s behalf.