--- title: Domain Name Search - Find & Register an Available Domain with GoDaddy description: Use GoDaddy's Domain Name Search tool and register the domain you've been looking for. Buy your domain from the world's largest domain registrar. image: https://img1.wsimg.com/cdnassets/transform/a4bc0ea3-54fa-4967-ac50-aadcedba5030/img-OG_social_share-domains --- Big Domain Savings - New Customers Only Save 86% | ₹ 99.00 for .in or .co.in† 1-year term. [Start Saving](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/promos/flash-sale) ## Free with your domain ### More features, more value, more ways to grow your business A domain from GoDaddy is a business toolkit. 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(1) | ✓ | ✓ | | Email Impersonation Protection (DMARC): Helps prevent scammers from sending fake emails that appear to come from your business. | ✓ | ✓ | | Domain Hijack Protection (DNSSEC): DNS Security helps prevent hackers from secretly redirecting your visitors to fake or malicious websites when they try to find you online. (2) | ✓ | X | | Registrar Transfer Lock: Helps prevent your domain from being transferred to another owner without your approval. It's automatically enabled from the moment you register. (3) | ✓ | ✓ | | Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Adds a second layer of login security to your GoDaddy account, so even if your password is stolen, your domain stays protected. | ✓ | ✓ | | SSL / HTTPS: Helps encrypt the connection between your website and your visitors, keeping their information safer while boosting Google search results. | ✓ | X | | **Easy Domain Management** | | | | AI Activation Agent: Our AI tools help you easily and quickly connect email, website, social media, third-party tools, and more. | ✓ | X | | Domain Insights + Automated Actions: Get a clear view of select domain activity, security status, and connected products, and then choose from select automated improvement options. | ✓ | ✓ | | Domain Control Center: From one dashboard, manage your domain, security settings, connected products, and more. | ✓ | ✓ | | Domain Forwarding (URL Forwarding): Redirects anyone who visits your domain to any website you choose (like your business Instagram or Yelp). This is especially useful while your site is being built. | ✓ | ✓ | | Real-Time Domain Monitoring: Helps make sure your domain stays up and running by monitoring it around the clock and flagging issues if they arise. | ✓ | ✓ | | Automated DNS Management: Manages the technical settings that connect your domain to your website, email, and other tools automatically, without needing to understand DNS. | ✓ | ✓ | | ENS-Enabled Crypto Wallet: Links your domain to a cryptocurrency wallet address so people can send crypto payments to a simple, memorable name like pay.yourdomain.com, instead of a long string of random characters. 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No credit card required. | ✓ | ✓ | | Up to 500 DNS Records and Branded Subdomains: Create branded web addresses that put your domain name on everything, like facebook.yourdomain.com for social, store.yourdomain.com for your shop, or book.yourdomain.com for appointments, so your brand shows up everywhere your customers find you. | ✓ | ✓ | | GoDaddy App: Design marketing posts, logos, and ads on your phone to help grow your online presence and start selling more. Plus, manage it all from your phone. | ✓ | X | | LLC Document Prep: Helps you put together documents that establish your business as a separate legal entity from yourself, which can help protect your personal assets. Just pay your state's required fee when you're ready to file. | ✓ | X | ## How to use the GoDaddy domain name search tool Powered by AI, our domain search tells you if the domain you want is available and shows you other domain names that you may like even more. To kick off your domain name search and registration, just follow these steps. 1. Type your domain or idea into our domain search bar and check out the suggestions. 2. Look for domains that are easy-to-remember, i.e., short and no numbers or hyphens. 3. Decide on a domain name extension (the part at the end of the domain name, like [.net](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/tlds/net-domain), [.org](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/tlds/org-domain), [.com](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/tlds/com-domain), [.ai](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/tlds/ai-domain), or other [available gTLDs](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/domains/gtld-domain-names)). 4. Register misspellings and more than one domain extension to protect your brand name. 5. Select a domain (or several), add to your cart, and check out. 6. Set up auto-renew so your domain doesn’t accidentally expire. ## Get a free domain with these popular, trusted products Purchase an annual , annual plan, or annual plan by GoDaddy and you'll automatically qualify for a free domain. ### Web Hosting [See Plans](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/hosting/web-hosting) ### Managed Hosting for WordPress [See Plans](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/hosting/wordpress-hosting) ### GoDaddy Website Builder [See Plans](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/websites/website-builder) ## Domain FAQ ### What is a domain name and why do I need one? A domain name is what people type into a browser to find a website - similar to how you use a street address to find a building. Every website, server, or digital device that is connected to the Internet has an assigned IP address that you can use to see or visit it. This IP address is a long string of numbers and letters that would be very difficult for people to memorize, so a domain name is simply a human-friendly version of that IP address. When you type a domain name - like www.godaddy.com or www.google.com - into your browser, the domain name system, or DNS, takes this domain and translates it into its IP address, allowing the associated website to be found. Having your own domain name can help you appear more legitimate to people who search for you or your business online. With a domain name, you can: * for your storefront or ecommerce business * with your domain name As the world’s leading registrar, GoDaddy can help you find the right domain name that suits your needs. You can use our search tool at the top of the page to check for domain name availability or use to launch your idea online. No matter what stage of the process you’re at, we can help you grow and build your online presence. – from (that include free SSL certificates) to an AI that can help define your brand and a that makes it easy for you to manage your social media, SEO, and more. In addition, all of our products and services are backed by our amazing (and award-winning) customer support team. ### How do I check if a domain is available? To check domain name availability, just type it into GoDaddy's search bar and we'll tell you immediately if it is available or if someone else already owns it. If it's taken, you can use our [WHOIS Lookup tool](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/whois) to search for the owner and contact details of your desired domain name and then attempt to reach out to the owner using that information.Or, you can try our [Domain Broker Service](https://www.godaddy.com/en-in/domains/domain-broker) , where we negotiate acquiring the domain from its current owner on your behalf. ### What is domain name registration? Domain name registration is the process of finding a web address (like GoDaddy.com or LilysBikes.com), and then signing up to use it. You technically don't own the domain, but once you've registered it, it's yours to use for as long as you continue paying the annual registration fee. If you let your domain registration lapse, the domain will become available for someone else to register. To help prevent accidental expiration, GoDaddy offers an auto-renew option for all customers. For an extra layer of prevention, our  (an optional add-on) allows you to keep your domain for an additional 90 days after expiration. ### What is included with GoDaddy's domain registration? Every domain registered at GoDaddy includes the following features: * Free domain privacy: Our built-in privacy helps safeguard your personal information. * Free domain forwarding: Our easy-to-use tools make it easy to forward your domain to an existing website. * Free DNSSEC: DNSSEC provides you with an extra layer of security and better protection against cyberattacks. * Award-winning customer support: Our GoDaddy Guides are available to help you with any questions you might have. ### How long does my domain name registration last? How do I renew my domain? The duration of your domain registration can vary depending on the domain extension you purchase. With most extensions, domain name registrars allow customers to register domains for up to 10 years at a time. Typically, customers register domains for one to three years. Some premium domains and gTLDs (like  and ) have shorter registration periods. If you want to extend your registration, it's easy to renew your domain with GoDaddy. You can choose to  or set up , which helps ensure that your website name stays registered to you. ### How do I get a free domain name? Purchase an annual plan or any annual plan by GoDaddy and you'll automatically qualify for a . Once you click Add to Cart for a hosting or WordPress plan, you'll be given the option to select monthly or annual terms. Make sure to choose an annual term if you want to get the free domain. Click Continue with These Options at the bottom of the page to move on to the next step. This is where you'll see a search bar to look for the domain name you want. Once you've found the name you want, just add the domain to your cart and continue to checkout. ### How to choose a domain registrar? When deciding where to register a domain, you should consider the following: * Pricing: Pay attention to both initial and renewal pricing. * Privacy: Look for a registrar that includes privacy as part of domain registration and doesn't make it an additional upsell. * Customer support: Consider what communication channels are offered - phone, SMS, chat, email - and if they are available 24/7 or only during specific hours of the day. * Available domain extensions: If you want something more than a .com, .org, or .net, consider how many top-level domains the registrar offers. * Additional offerings: If you're looking to establish an online presence, check if the registrar offers other services, such as an online store or website builder, hosting, SSL certificates, etc. * Reputation: A company's track record speaks for itself. Check out customer reviews and Trustpilot ratings. Also, make sure that the company is ICANN-accredited. When you put it all together, you'll see there's a reason why GoDaddy is the go-to domain registrar for millions of people around the world. ### Why should I buy a domain name from GoDaddy? GoDaddy is the global leader in domains, and we're trusted by over 20+ million customers around the world. But we stand out as a great choice for your domain purchase for several reasons: * Wide selection of domain extensions: We can always help you register a great .com, but GoDaddy also offers over 500 domain extensions - like , or - that you can choose from to help your brand stand out online. * Free domain privacy: GoDaddy protects your personal information by providing free domain privacy with your domain purchase. That means your information will not be publicly visible in the WHOIS database, at no extra charge to you. * Comprehensive offerings: GoDaddy is more than just a domain registrar. We provide a wide range of services that you need to succeed online. From and to an , , and , you can find what you need to grow online with GoDaddy. * Award-winning support: GoDaddy wants to make sure that you can thrive online, and our smart, friendly support experts are here to help you do just that. Even if you're not yet a customer, we're happy to chat with you and help you get the information you're looking for. ### Should I buy Domain Protection for my domain name? In order to better protect your domain (and your brand online) GoDaddy offers Domain Protection plans that defend your domain against online risks and unauthorized domain actions. With a Domain Protection plan, you'll receive notifications any time critical changes are made to your domain and you can verify if requests, such as a domain transfer, are legitimate or not. With GoDaddy's Domain Protection plans, you gain peace of mind knowing that your online presence is safeguarded, so you can focus on building and growing your business. ### What do I get free with my domain? * Free automatic DMARC security: With DMARC in place, email providers like Gmail and Yahoo are automatically instructed to block or quarantine any email that fails your set security checks, meaning a fraudster's email never reaches the recipient's inbox. * Free SSL certificate with hosting plan: A GoDaddy SSL Certificate is included free for the life of your hosting plan. Our hassle-free certificates are automatically installed, validated and renewed. * Free domain URL forwarding: Our easy-to-use tools make it easy to forward your domain to an existing website. * Free trial website with pro templates: Try our website builder, no credit card required.