The buying guide / Clear from the start
From our portfolio
to your account.
A straightforward acquisition, with the details agreed before you proceed.
- 01
Find your domain
Browse the portfolio or follow the domain link in our email. Read the details and see whether the name fits your business.
- 02
Purchase or inquire
Buy now opens the domain’s Afternic / GoDaddy sales page. Review the purchase details there, or contact the studio to ask a question or make an offer.
- 03
Complete payment
Use the transaction method agreed for your domain. The payment provider’s terms explain when funds are collected and released.
- 04
Transfer the name
We coordinate the registrar account change or provide the authorization instructions for a transfer to your registrar. Timing depends on the registrar and any transfer locks.
- 05
Make it yours
Confirm the domain appears in your account. You control its renewal, DNS and how it connects to your website or email.
A few useful answers
Good questions.
Clear answers.
How long does a domain transfer take?
An account change at the same registrar can be quicker than a transfer between registrars. An inter-registrar transfer can take several days, and transfer locks may add a delay. We confirm the route and known restrictions for your domain before proceeding.
Do I need to use the same registrar?
Not always. An eligible domain can usually move to another supporting registrar. In some cases, a same-registrar account change is the available or simpler route. The options depend on the domain, registrar and any transfer lock.
Can I keep my current website?
Yes. Acquiring a new domain does not require replacing your current website or moving your hosting. Connecting the new name is a separate step. If you change DNS or email settings, coordinate those changes with your provider to avoid interruption.
Can the domain redirect to my existing website?
Yes. Your registrar or hosting provider may offer domain forwarding, or your web developer can configure a redirect. HTTPS and other forwarding options depend on the provider.
Are there annual costs after buying the domain?
Yes. The acquisition price is a one-time payment for the domain. You will normally pay your registrar’s ongoing renewal fee. Transfer fees, taxes, hosting and email may also apply; confirm the relevant provider’s charges before purchase.
What happens after payment?
We follow the agreed transaction method and coordinate the registrar steps. This may involve an account change or an authorization code. You confirm receipt in your account, then review contact details, renewal settings and DNS.
Can I make an offer?
Yes, when the listing offers that option. Use its Make an offer link to send a message about the specific name. Sending an offer does not reserve a domain or commit either party to a sale.