Who can register a .auction domain?

Anyone can register a .auction domain through Orbit, subject to availability and the registry's standard requirements. Just search for the name you want and check out.

How long does it take to go live?

Most .auction registrations are active within minutes. DNS changes you make afterwards propagate across the internet shortly after you save them.

Can I transfer my .auction domain to Orbit?

Yes. If your .auction domain is unlocked and past any initial registration lock, you can transfer it to Orbit and keep your remaining registration time.

Is WHOIS privacy included?

Free WHOIS privacy is included on every eligible .auction domain, keeping your personal contact details off public records.

Domain registration

.auction

Bids begin at your domain.

From $34.99/yr · USD

What is a .auction domain?

.auction is built for live-sale platforms, estate liquidators, charity auctions, and collectible marketplaces. Shoppers understand the format instantly.

Event-based sellers run timed sales on .auction microsites without polluting their main retail domain — useful for seasonal inventory clears.

Live-sale platformsEstate salesCollectible markets

.auction pricing

The price you see is the price you pay — taxes and fees included, shown in USD. Change your currency anytime in the footer.

14% off 1st yr

$34.99/yr

first year

Renew

$40.49/yr

per year

Transfer

$40.49/yr

+1 year added

Registering a .auction

Search for the name you want, add it to your cart, and check out. Once payment is confirmed, your .auction is registered with the registry — usually within minutes — and appears in your dashboard with managed DNS, free WHOIS privacy, and renewal reminders ready to go.

Transferring a .auction

Already own a .auction elsewhere? Unlock it at your current registrar, grab the authorization (EPP) code, and start the transfer with Orbit. Your remaining registration time comes with you, and most transfers add another year to keep you covered.

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.auction questions, answered

Who can register a .auction domain?: Anyone can register a .auction domain through Orbit, subject to availability and the registry's standard requirements. Just search for the name you want and check out.
How long does it take to go live?: Most .auction registrations are active within minutes. DNS changes you make afterwards propagate across the internet shortly after you save them.
Can I transfer my .auction domain to Orbit?: Yes. If your .auction domain is unlocked and past any initial registration lock, you can transfer it to Orbit and keep your remaining registration time.
Is WHOIS privacy included?: Free WHOIS privacy is included on every eligible .auction domain, keeping your personal contact details off public records.