Frequently Asked Questions domain name management

GoDaddy's Domain Broker Service (DBS) is a paid service designed to help you acquire a domain name that is already registered by us.

🔍 What It Does

Assigns a personal domain broker to you.

The broker contacts the current domain owner on your behalf.

They negotiate a purchase price within your specified budget.

Your identity remains completely anonymous throughout the process.

🕒 Timeframe & Terms

The broker has up to 30 days to try to secure the domain.

The service fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you want to pursue a different domain, you must pay for a new request.

✅ Benefits

Saves time and effort by handling negotiations for you.

Protects your privacy—the seller never knows who the buyer is.

Leverages GoDaddy’s reputation to increase the chances of a response from the domain owner.

⚠️ Limitations

No guarantee that the domain will be acquired.

If the domain owner is unresponsive or unwilling to sell, the process ends after 30 days 1.

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