Upgrade My Monitored Domain to a Backorder

Upgrading a monitored domain to a backorder will give you the chance to acquire a registered domain.

Upgrade my monitored domain to a backorder

 Note: As of August 8, 2024, backorder credits will no longer be available for purchase. Existing credits can be used until August 8, 2025, after which the credits will be removed from your account.

Upgrading a monitored domain to a backorder will give you the chance to acquire a registered domain. You'll still get notifications if there are any updates to the domain after upgrading

  1. Go to your Wurk My Products page. You might be prompted to sign in.
  2. Scroll down and select Domain Products and then select Manage next to Domain Backorder.
  3. Check the box next to the domain you'll be modifying, then select Upgrade to Backorder.
  4. Select Public for the backorder type.
  5. Select I have read and agree to ..., then select Next. If you don't have enough credits, select Buy Credits to purchase more, then come back here to complete the upgrade.
  6. Edit your contact information if necessary, then select Next.
  7. Review the confirmation message, then select OK.

Related steps

  • What happens after I backorder a domain?
  • If the backorder is not successful, you can apply the backorder credit to another domain name or request a refund.

More info

  • Some domains have special requirements for registration.
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