DomainNames.io

Transaction guide

From listing to payout.

Agree on DomainNames.io. Complete payment and transfer through the selected third-party provider.

Provider rates reviewed August 27, 2026

  1. 1Buyer

    Browse

    Find a domain in member inventory.

  2. 2Buyer

    Check

    Review price and ownership status.

  3. 3Both

    Agree

    Set price, provider and fee split in messages.

  4. 4Seller

    Start

    Authorize the 1% fee and share the provider link.

  5. 5Buyer

    Fund

    Pay only on the provider's official checkout.

  6. 6Provider + both

    Transfer & payout

    Transfer after funds are secured; the provider releases payout.

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Trust the provider account, not screenshots. Confirm secured funds there before transferring the domain.

DomainNames.io fee 1%

Seller platform fee on eligible transactions. Buyers pay no DomainNames.io platform fee.

Authorize firstA card hold is authorized before the official provider link is shared.
Capture laterCaptured on confirmed completion or near authorization expiry while an active provider link has been shared.
Failed saleA verified failed sale receives a full refund of the DomainNames.io platform fee.
Provider fees separateSpaceship, Afternic, Dynadot, Escrow.com and payment-method charges are not included.

Third-party closing

Choose the route that fits the deal.

Select a provider to jump to its detailed setup steps.
Spaceship 3–5%SellerHub SafePay Afternic 5%Custom Checkout Dynadot 5%New Lead Escrow.com 2.6% / 5.2%Standard / Concierge

Provider fee comparison

Know the route, rate and minimum before you agree.

Provider charges are separate from the DomainNames.io 1% seller platform fee. Extra payment, payout, currency-conversion or international-wire charges may also apply.

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Provider & route Headline fee Minimum / trigger Key conditions $1,000 example
SellerHub SafePay 3% / 5%3% wire or BTCPay; 5% other supported methods Final rate is set by the buyer's payment method. Seller can set fee allocation; supports one-time and lease-to-own flows. $30 / $50Before any extra payment charges.
Custom Checkout Link 5%Buy Now custom checkout $15 minimum; Buy Now price must be at least $99. Domain must have an active Afternic listing. Lease-to-own custom checkout is 10%, not 5%. $505% of $1,000.
New Lead 5%Successful New Lead sale Charged when the New Lead transaction successfully sells. Use only for a buyer you already spoke with and who agreed to receive the offer. Public Marketplace sales follow a different fee path. $505% of $1,000.
Standard / Concierge 2.6% / 5.2%For $0–$5,000 Standard minimum $50; Concierge minimum $100. Percentage tiers decrease above $5,000. Payment and payout charges may be additional. $50 / $100Minimums apply at a $1,000 sale price.
DomainNames.io1% seller feeSeparate from every provider rate above.
Buyer platform fee$0DomainNames.io does not charge the buyer a platform fee.
Read platform-fee authorization, capture and refund terms

Provider-by-provider

How the seller starts each route.

Use only the official provider site. Availability, verification, payment methods, supported TLDs and fees can vary by account or country.

01

Spaceship

SellerHub SafePay

3–5%
  1. Open SafePay as the seller and enter the domain and agreed price.
  2. Choose one-time or lease-to-own and set how the provider commission is split.
  3. Complete ownership verification and send the secure checkout link.
  4. Buyer chooses a payment method and pays; SafePay holds funds until transfer is received.

Rate detail: wire and BTCPay are 3%; other supported methods are 5%. A seller-created transaction initially shows 5% and recalculates after the buyer chooses payment.

Official website Official SafePay guide
02

Afternic

Custom Checkout Link

5%
  1. Make sure the domain has an active Afternic listing.
  2. Open the domain's portfolio menu and choose Create Checkout Link.
  3. Select Buy Now, enter the agreed price of $99 or more, and create the link.
  4. Send the generated link. After payment, follow Afternic Transaction Assurance instructions.

Rate detail: Buy Now Custom Checkout is 5% with a $15 minimum. Lease-to-own via a Custom Checkout Link is 10% and follows separate price and term limits.

Official website Official pricing Official walkthrough
03

Dynadot

New Lead

5%
  1. Sign in, open Aftermarket, then choose My Marketplace Listings.
  2. Select Add New Lead and unlock the account.
  3. Choose Buy Now or Make Offer and enter the agreed domain, price and buyer details.
  4. Select Send Lead. Dynadot emails the buyer a purchase link and manages the transaction.

Rate detail: New Lead is 5% on a successful sale. It is intended for people the seller has already spoken with who agreed to receive an offer. Ordinary public Marketplace sales use a different 10% fee path.

Official website Official New Lead guide
04

Escrow.com

Domain escrow

2.6%+
  1. Create a domain transaction and invite the other party; both parties accept the terms and fee allocation.
  2. The buyer funds Escrow.com. Wait for Escrow.com itself to confirm secured funds.
  3. The seller transfers the domain as instructed and records the transfer in the transaction.
  4. The buyer accepts after receipt or the inspection period ends; Escrow.com releases payout.

Rate detail: for $0–$5,000, Standard is 2.6% with a $50 minimum; Concierge is 5.2% with a $100 minimum and coordinates the domain transfer. Standard inspection periods can be 1–30 days.

Official website Official domain fees Official process

Before anyone pays

Put the deal terms in writing.

The checkout link should implement the agreement, not replace it.

  • ✓

    Domain + priceExact spelling, currency and agreed price.

  • ✓

    Provider + fee splitWho pays or whether the provider fee is split.

  • ✓

    Payment structureOne-time payment or installment terms.

  • ✓

    Transfer methodAccount push or registrar transfer and destination account.

  • ✓

    Inspection + timingInspection period, link expiry and action deadlines.

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    Official statusVerify payment and transfer status inside the provider account.

Important: Rates and product terms can change. This page is an independent educational summary, not a guarantee or endorsement. The provider's checkout screen and official terms control each transaction. DomainNames.io is not affiliated with Afternic, GoDaddy, Spaceship, Dynadot, or Escrow.com. Provider names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.