Everything you need to know — from choosing the right name to registering it via a registrar or a marketplace like DaaZ.com.
Whether you're launching a business, a personal blog, or buying for investment, these steps apply universally.
Pick a name that is short, memorable, and relevant to your brand. Prefer .com for
global reach, or a country-code TLD like .it for local presence. Avoid hyphens and
numbers. Use keyword tools or AI generators if you need inspiration.
Use the search tool on a registrar such as GName.com or Sav.com
to check if your desired domain is free. If it's taken, you'll see options to make an offer,
backorder, or explore alternatives like .net, .org, or newer gTLDs.
If the domain is unregistered, go directly to a registrar (GName, Sav) and register it for a yearly fee. If it's already owned by someone, you'll need to buy it through a marketplace like DaaZ.com or contact the owner directly. Premium domains can cost anything from $100 to millions.
Sign up on your chosen platform, add the domain to your cart, and proceed to checkout. Most
registrars offer optional add-ons: WHOIS Privacy, SSL certificates, hosting, or
email. Many are included free — for example Sav.com includes free WHOIS privacy for most TLDs.
Pay via credit card, PayPal, or crypto depending on the platform. Registration fees for a new
.com typically range from $5–$15/year. Marketplace purchases
require escrow-style payment that is released to the seller only after the domain is transferred
to you.
After registration, log in to your registrar dashboard and point your domain to your web hosting
via A records or CNAME. You can also set up email forwarding or MX
records. Changes propagate globally within 24–48 hours (DNS propagation).
Turn on auto-renewal to avoid accidentally losing your domain. Enable WHOIS privacy to hide your personal contact details from public lookups. Both are critical, especially if the domain has business or investment value.
Before registering a domain, do a quick trademark search (e.g. via the EU IPO or USPTO). Owning a domain that infringes a trademark can lead to a UDRP dispute and forced transfer — even if you registered it in good faith.
The route you take depends on whether the domain you want is available or already owned by someone else.
A detailed breakdown of the three platforms discussed in this guide.
| Feature | GName.com | Sav.com | DaaZ.com |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Registrar | Registrar | Marketplace |
| Register new domains | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Buy existing/premium domains | ⚠ Limited | ⚠ Limited | ✓ Yes (core feature) |
| Free WHOIS Privacy | ⚠ Paid | ✓ Free (most TLDs) | N/A |
| DNS Management | ✓ Yes | ✓ Cloudflare-powered | ✗ No (handled by target registrar) |
| Auctions / Dropcatch | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Backordering | ✓ Yes (seller auctions) |
| Buyer Protection | Standard | Standard | ✓ 100% Escrow |
| Lease-to-Own | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Typical .com cost | $4–$9/yr | $5–$10/yr | Seller price ($100–$$$) |
| Transaction / Commission fees | None (registrar) | Low commission on marketplace | Among lowest in industry |
| Best for | Bulk / Reseller buying | Individual / Small business | Premium / Aftermarket domains |
Use GName.com if you manage a large domain portfolio and need competitive wholesale pricing with drop-catching auctions. Use Sav.com if you're an individual or small business wanting free privacy protection and Cloudflare DNS out of the box. Use DaaZ.com when the specific domain you want is already registered and owned by a domainer or investor — DaaZ mediates the transaction safely with escrow and concierge support.
Quick-reference definitions for the key terms you'll encounter.
The suffix of a domain name, such as .com, .net, .org, .io or country codes like .it, .de.
An ICANN-accredited company authorized to sell and manage domain registrations (e.g. GName, Sav, Namecheap).
A platform where individuals or companies sell domains they already own to buyers — like DaaZ.com or Afternic.
A service that hides your personal contact details from the public WHOIS database to protect your privacy.
Domain Name System — the system that translates your domain name into an IP address so browsers can load your site.
The process of automatically attempting to register a domain the moment it expires and is released from its previous owner.
Placing a reservation on an expiring domain, so you get first priority to register it when it becomes available.
A trusted third-party holding service: the buyer pays into escrow, the domain is transferred, then funds are released to the seller.
Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy — the process to challenge ownership of a domain name that infringes a trademark.
A short, catchy, or keyword-rich domain name that commands a higher price due to its perceived market value.
A payment option offered by some marketplaces (like DaaZ) that lets buyers pay for a premium domain in installments.
The time (up to 48 hours) for DNS changes to spread across all servers worldwide after you update your settings.