How do you buy a domain name?
From search to payment, every step explained simply.
Buying a domain name is simple once you know the steps. This guide takes you from the search to the activation of your domain.
Find the right name
Start with a search on yadomain: type a name idea and compare the available extensions. Favor a short name that is easy to pronounce and consistent with your business.
Choose the right offer
Depending on the domain's status, several options are open to you:
- Registration: the domain is free, you register it at the registrar's price.
- Premium: the domain is offered at a price set by the registry.
- Marketplace: an owner resells it, at a fixed price or on offer.
- Auction: you place a bid until the closing date.
Create your account
A free yadomain account lets you complete the purchase, find your invoices and manage your domains from a single dashboard.
Pay securely
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. For marketplace purchases, the payment is held in escrow until the domain has actually been transferred.
Activate your domain
Once the purchase is confirmed, the domain appears in your portfolio. Set up your DNS, turn on auto-renewal and your project can get started.