What is a Backorder?

A backorder is a request to register an expired, soon-to-be-deleted domain name on your behalf. At SnapNames, we use a sophisticated algorithm to make multiple registration attempts to the central registry during the deletion window.

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The deletion window begins daily at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST), and lasts for approximately 50 minutes. To successfully place a backorder, we must receive your request at least 30 minutes before the deletion begins.

Placing a Backorder

Here is how to place a backorder on SnapNames:

  1. Create an account or log in to your existing SnapNames account

  2. Enter the domain name you want in the search bar and click Search

  3. In the search results, locate the desired domain name and click Backorder to add it to your cart

  4. Click the cart icon at the top right of the page to checkout
  5. On the checkout page, click Submit Order to complete the process

You can add multiple domain names to your cart before placing your order.

What Next?

Sit back and wait for an email update on the status of your backorder. As a leader in the domain aftermarket, we have one of the highest success rates. If we are unable to secure the domain name, we will notify you.

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