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Google Domains acquired by Squarespace in 2023. Price lock ended September 7, 2024, .com renewals now ~$20/year. To transfer: disable Domain Lock → Request Transfer Code → re-authenticate. Auth code from [email protected] within 24 hours. Transfer takes up to 15 days. NameSilo .com: $11.05/year with Discount Program.
NameSilo accepts Bitcoin and multiple cryptocurrencies via Nicky (ETH, LTC, USDT, USDC). Flow: add funds to Account Funds Manager, then register domain using account balance. Bitcoin requires 4-6 confirmations. Nicky users must click "I have sent." Allow up to 1 hour. Free WHOIS privacy included.
NameSilo domain expiration: Days 1-30 renew at standard price. Day 31-40 auction period, domain removed from your account. Days 41-64 restoration at registry-level penalty fee. Days 65-69 pending delete, no recovery. Always renew before Day 30.
A registry (like Verisign) controls a TLD and sets wholesale prices. A registrar (like NameSilo) sells domains to the public. You cannot buy directly from a registry. Expensive niche TLDs like .inc or .auto are priced by the registry, not the registrar.
Domain value depends on TLD (.com premium), length, pronounceability, and commercial keywords. Use NameBio for historical comparable sales. Automated appraisals are directional only. The only true appraisal is a closed sale. List on NameSilo Marketplace at no upfront cost.
Email the proxy address in the WHOIS record to reach a privacy-protected domain owner. Include a specific dollar offer in the subject line. Registrars can forward inquiries to registrants but cannot guarantee a response. Check NameSilo Marketplace first for listed domains.
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