Upgrade my monitored domain to a backorder
Note: GoDaddy is retiring the backorder and monitoring programs in 2025. You can use existing backorder credits until they're removed from your account on October 7, 2025. Backorder credits have not been available for purchase since August 8, 2024.
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
- Go to your GoDaddy My Products page. You might be prompted to sign in.
- Select Domain Products from your product list and then select Manage next to Domain Backorder.
- Check the box next to the domain you'll be modifying, then select Upgrade to Backorder.
- Select Public for the backorder type.
- 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.
- Edit your contact information if necessary, then select Next.
- 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
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