How to Search Registered Names | iHow

Instructions

1. • 1
     Go to a domain-name-lookup website, such as Register.com, Network Solutions or WhoIs.net, where you can search registered domain names.
   • 2
     Enter the domain name for which you would like to search in the text box on the website and press the "Enter" key. Some websites may allow you to search for all top-level domains based on the keywords.
   • 3
     Review the information given about the domain name for which you searched. Depending on the website, it will show you the top-level domains that are still available, as well as the domains that are already registered. It will also show contact information for the domain names.
   • 4
     Repeat this process with all domains you would like to search. You can then choose a domain that is available or use the contact information to contact the current owner of a domain to see if he or she is willing to sell the name.

Tips & Warnings

• Some domain searches will offer you suggestions on similar available domain names based on your keyword search, if the domain you searched for was taken.
• Domain searches may also show you domains that are about to expire or domains that have just expired and can be purchased.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Go to a domain-name-lookup website, such as Register.com, Network Solutions or WhoIs.net, where you can search registered domain names.
   • 2
     Enter the domain name for which you would like to search in the text box on the website and press the "Enter" key. Some websites may allow you to search for all top-level domains based on the keywords.
   • 3
     Review the information given about the domain name for which you searched. Depending on the website, it will show you the top-level domains that are still available, as well as the domains that are already registered. It will also show contact information for the domain names.
   • 4
     Repeat this process with all domains you would like to search. You can then choose a domain that is available or use the contact information to contact the current owner of a domain to see if he or she is willing to sell the name.

Tips & Warnings

• Some domain searches will offer you suggestions on similar available domain names based on your keyword search, if the domain you searched for was taken.
• Domain searches may also show you domains that are about to expire or domains that have just expired and can be purchased.