How it works

Every transaction follows the same four steps.

Whether you're buying a $200 starter domain or a six-figure premium name, the path is the same — designed so neither side takes payment risk and ownership transfers cleanly.

Browse or list

Buyers search the marketplace and save domains of interest. Sellers verify ownership (TXT record or nameserver change) and choose a pricing mode — Buy It Now, make-an-offer, or auction.

Negotiate

Buyer submits an offer or hits the BIN price. The seller accepts, counters, or rejects. Conversations stay on-platform with AI-assisted moderation; brokers can mediate when invited.

Escrow

Once a price is agreed, Deepnom mints a one-time escrow.com checkout link. Buyer funds escrow; seller doesn't get paid until the domain has actually transferred to the buyer's account.

Transfer + confirm

Push transfer (same registrar) is instant; inter-registrar transfer takes 5-7 days. Buyer confirms receipt in the new account; escrow releases funds. The deal closes.

Why escrow, every time

Domains are intangible — there's no truck delivering them. Without escrow, one party always takes risk: the buyer wires money first (and the seller could vanish), or the seller transfers first (and the buyer could vanish). Escrow inverts that — the buyer pays into a neutral third party, the seller delivers, the buyer verifies, and only then are funds released. We use escrow.com, the industry standard since 1999.

Common questions

How long does a typical transaction take?

Same-registrar push transfers complete in under 48 hours end-to-end. Inter-registrar transfers add 5-7 days for the ICANN-mandated transfer window. Inspection + funds release is typically same-day.

What if the seller doesn't transfer the domain?

Escrow refunds you in full. Every transaction has a defined delivery window; if the seller misses it, you dispute and the funds return. The seller's marketplace reputation also takes a hit.

What does Deepnom charge?

A percentage commission on successful sales — visible per-listing on every offer breakdown. Escrow.com applies its own fee on top, scaled down with transaction size. There are no listing fees, no monthly fees, no fees to receive offers.

Do I need an account to browse?

No. Account is only needed to save domains, submit offers, bid in auctions, or sell. Browsing + searching is fully open.

What about KYC?

Identity verification is required for high-value transactions and auction participation above certain thresholds. Three tiers (ID only / ID + utility bill / ID + bill + selfie) — the required tier scales with transaction value.

Browse the marketplace →

Find a domain that fits your project. Save what you like; we'll alert you on price drops + auctions.

For sellers

List a domain →

Reach buyers who actively search for premium names. Verify ownership in minutes; sell with escrow protection.