How to Buy a Domain Name That Belongs to Someone Else

Buy your domain name even if it's taken.

Sometimes the right name is all you need for your website. Your domain name is how people remember you. So you have the perfect idea for your website and you thought of the perfect domain name only to find out that the name is taken. Learn how you can try to buy that domain name.

Things You'll Need

• A budget for how much you can spend

Instructions

1. Visit the Network Solutions WHOIS Search website.

2. Type in the domain name you want and click "Search."

3. Scroll down and look on the right side of the page for "Make Offer."

4. Enter the "Offer Amount" and click "Make Offer." Network Solutions will notify you if the offer was accepted.

Resources

• Network Solutions: WHOIS Search for Domain Registration Information