What is Backordering a domain name?
A Domain Backorder service means a request by you to us for a domain name that is not available for public registration at the time the back order request is submitted, but which we will monitor, and if and as the domain selected becomes available for public registration, we will attempt to register it on your behalf.
How do I backorder an expired domain?
If you find an expired domain name you want, you can place a backorder for the domain with a drop catching / backorder service. These services are specialized in automatically registering expired domains as soon as they become available again.
Can I backorder a domain name?
Domain backorder is a specialised service that attempts to reserve a domain name that’s already taken, expired or deleted. When you purchase backorder, you can reserve any domain you want regardless of its type – whether it’s a new name or something that has been registered few years ago.
How long does GoDaddy redemption period?
approximately 30 days
The Redemption Period occurs approximately 30 days after a domain has reached its expiration date. For 30 days after the expiration date the domain will be available for renewal during a grace period. After the 30 day grace period, the domain will enter a hold period known as the Redemption Period for another 30 days.
What happens when you backorder a domain name?
If multiple users place a backorder for a domain name, and if the back-ordering service catches the domain, then the backorder service often places this domain in a private auction either between the multiple users who placed the backorder or in a public auction. This can drive the cost of acquiring a good domain into the thousands of dollars.
When does a GoDaddy domain backorder expire?
Backordered domains will automatically be given to someone if they are the only person who placed a bid on it, but if they are outbid, they will be notified in case they want to place a higher bid or move their backorder credit to another domain. Backorder credits never expire on GoDaddy.com.
Do you get refund for domain backorder fee?
Since multiple services can try and register the domain, it is possible that the service you use is not able to catch the domain for you. However, if the service is unable to acquire the domain for you, then the fee is fully refunded. Can I compete with the domain backorder services? Can you compete? Yes. Of course. Will you be successful?
What do you call the process of registering an expired domain?
The process of trying to register a domain as soon as possible is called “catching” and the term to register expired domains is therefore called “drop catching”. A back-ordering service does not guarantee that they will be able to acquire the domain for you.