You will be able to register remaining .web names through a registrar when public registration opens. Eligible trademark holders and matching .com owners are expected to have earlier access.
If someone else can register your preferred name first, you may need to buy it from them.
Choose the full name
Choose the spelling you want to use, then check whether another business already uses that name or holds relevant trademark rights.
Keep alternatives on your list if they would suit the business. You may find an available name you prefer to one that requires a purchase.
Check the matching .com
Search your chosen name on DotWeb to see the registration status of the matching .com and any public listings for the .web.
If you hold the .com, look for the registry's final matching-owner eligibility rules. If someone else holds it, they may be able to register the .web before you. If the .com is unregistered, check its availability at a registrar. Before buying it to obtain the .web, confirm that a new registration would qualify under the registry rules.
If the lookup cannot establish the registration status, check with a registrar.
Ways to get the name
Register through a registrar. Eligible trademark and matching .com holders are expected to have earlier registration periods. Everyone else can seek remaining names at general availability. The launch calendar explains the sequence.
Make an inquiry about an owner listing. If a matching holder has listed on DotWeb, you can review their asking price and request a private discussion. The owner needs to obtain the .web before they can deliver it.
Prepare a private offer. If you want DotWeb to approach the matching holder when our acquisition service opens, you can save the name and your proposed price now. Preparation is free, and you can change or withdraw the offer in your account.
You can also publish a separate Buyer listing if you want owners to see that you are interested. Your contact details stay private.
Check the costs
Ask the registrar for both the registration and renewal prices, particularly for premium names. If you buy from an owner, their selling price is separate.
With DotWeb's acquisition service, you will be able to review or change your offer at checkout before paying the US$19.95 request fee. A completed purchase also carries a buyer-paid 10% closing commission, with domain registration and third-party charges separate. The pricing page explains the charges.
If you are not ready to propose a price, choose free domain alerts. We will email you relevant launch and registration updates for that name.