Question 1

Do I pay before the domain is caught?

Accepted Answer

No. You can search expiring domains and place a backorder without an upfront payment. You only pay the backorder price when Catches.io successfully catches the domain for you.

Question 2

What happens if Catches.io does not catch the domain?

Accepted Answer

If Catches.io does not catch the domain, you do not pay the backorder price for that domain.

Question 3

What happens if more than one person backorders the same domain?

Accepted Answer

If multiple buyers backorder the same caught domain, it moves to auction so demand is handled transparently. The auction starts at the standard backorder price.

Question 4

Does a backorder guarantee I get the domain?

Accepted Answer

No. A backorder is an attempt to catch an expiring domain. Registry timing, availability, competition, and auction outcomes can all affect the result.