Domain Name Availability Lookup?

[Dedicatedslots]

I usually use this one to check domain name availability

http://www.domaintools.com/buy/domain-search/

 

[JohnWhite]

Every search on the domain registrar tool are monitored. If registrar feel the domain name search could be premium then gets registered and offered for sell on higher prices. I'm telling this from my personal experience.

 

[bunnykins]

I remember a few domains that I searched for that were registered. That has only happened to me on name.com but not on namecheap.com.
There was even a domain I added to my cart on name.com and I waited a few days to register it to only find it had already been registered.

 

[easyhostmedia]

If i want a domain, i will usually check this with a few registrars to make sure it is available as some dont always tell the true facts. Also if its a .uk domain i will check on the nominet site

 

[alok897]

Almost all website registration companies are providing a facility to check domain name availability.

 

[vegas]

This bad thing you speak of godaddy means is not good to transfer there?

 

[Cloudcom]

Yes, that is possible.

But I suggest, to go with trustful brands, which might have policy for this. Better ask via support.

 

[02Hosting]

I thought Network Solutions were a trustworthy domain registrar seems like there just one of them scam sites who do anything to get more money, that's out of order doing what they did i won't be using them again.

 

[net.rookie]

Same with some posts here, I suggest you check the availability on several trusted registrar. Also check it on who.is.

 

[HN-Alejo]

Look no further than Network Solutions. They're the most guilty of nabbing the good domains up then selling them.

 

[asifarasool]

Urban Legend. www.domaintools.com I usually use.

 

[pickaweb]

I would say that it is a myth.

 

[4D Hosting]

I always find http://www.enom.com/ is good

 

[nigelb]

Its an abuse of their position and spent a lot of time trying to justify an abuse of their position and should be reprimanded severely for continuation of bad practices.

 

[And|newHOST.ro]

Where do you check for domain name availability? Is it dangerous to search for a name multiple times because I've heard that repeated searches on original ideas are monitored or is this an urban legend?

Hi there,

There's no danger in checking a domains availability. To check a domain's availability you can use the websites whois.domaintools.com or eurid.eu (for .eu domains). If the domain is already registered, it gives you additional information as well. Cheers!

 

[TSHosting]

I think the caching/monitoring is an urban legend as well.

I like live/instant domain search sites which give immediate results and alternates/suggestions, like:
https://instantdomainsearch.com/

 

[stjohns2004]

I do not use Godaddy for domain searches, due to having issues with a domain I was looking up having been taken. I usually use a domain name generator and put key words I want in and then see if the domain is take or do a tracerout lookup on nwtools.com and usually that can tell me if it is registered or not and its simple.

 

[mehulagrawaal]

I have never come across with such situation because all domain name registrar provide multiple check option.

 

[HostLoveUK]

The majority of domain name registrars provide this service at their domain search tab - just simply click on the x or whois - this can differ between registrars.

 

[jamm]

I just go on namecheap.com and paste the domain , it tells me if its available or not