SnapNames: Get the domain you want - even if it's taken
SnapNames is a domain aftermarket platform focused on helping you acquire expired and expiring domains through backorders and competitive auctions - so you can secure names that aren’t available for standard registration.
Ways to buy
- Search aftermarket domains
- Bid in auctions
- Buy Now (when available)
- Make an Offer on negotiable listings
- Backorder a domain to try to secure it if it becomes available
Buying options on SnapNames
Backorders (simple and low-friction)
Place a backorder on the domain you want. You’re only charged if SnapNames successfully acquires the domain for you, so keeping payment info current matters. You can also track and manage orders from your buyer dashboard.
Auctions (when there’s competition)
If two or more customers place qualifying backorders for the same domain, SnapNames uses a competitive bidding auction to determine the winner.
Daily Domain Auctions
Great domains are often unavailable at standard registration—Daily Auctions help you find names you can still buy. Features include millions of domains, options for any budget, search/browse, a suggestion generator, and bid alerts/notifications (including SMS for key events).
Why domains matter
Domains are unique and scarce—especially short, memorable names—and they’re critical in a mobile-first world. They also support brand protection, direct navigation traffic, domain parking, and domain investing.