Caught backorder without an auction
If we catch your backorder without an auction, you pay the backorder price shown for that domain, starting at $25. Includes one year of registration.
Auction pricing and payment
If a caught backorder goes to auction, only the winner is charged the final auction price. Other participants pay nothing. Review the listing for its starting bid and auction rules.
No catch, no charge
If we don’t catch it, you pay nothing. A backorder requests an acquisition attempt, not a guarantee that we can catch the domain.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay to place a backorder?
You only pay if we successfully catch the domain for you. Backorders start at $25 and include one year of registration. If the caught domain goes to auction, only the winner is charged.
What do I pay if the attempt is unsuccessful?
Nothing. If we don’t catch the domain, you are not charged.
What happens if more than one buyer wants the domain?
A caught backorder may go to auction when buyers compete. Only the winner is charged the final auction price; other participants pay nothing.
What is included in the backorder price?
A successfully caught backorder includes one year of registration. The starting price is $25; check the price shown for your chosen domain. Future renewal pricing is separate from this first-year offer.
Does a backorder guarantee I get the domain?
No. A backorder requests an acquisition attempt. Availability, registry timing, competition, and any applicable auction can affect the outcome.