Domain check - Check your desired domain for free along with a price comparison

Have you created your very first website and now want a matching domain name? After a long search, when you finally find that personal and perfect domain name, you can move forward with your planning. However, the first step is to check whether the desired name is still available or if it has already been taken by another website owner.

How exactly should you proceed with your search?

There are various domain providers on the internet that offer the option to directly register the desired domain. Enter the domain name you want to check in the "Domain Name" field. The search will be performed immediately, and the result will appear on the screen within moments. If you get an instant match, you can secure the domain right away to ensure that your desired name isn't taken by someone else. It’s also convenient to get a personalized email address along with the domain, so you can send emails using @yourdesiredname.de.

Domain registration

A domain registration can be immediately commissioned through one of the registration authorities. However, it is also possible to register directly with the provider where you performed the domain check. It is worth comparing the costs for registration and the services offered by different providers.

If the search was not successful, the domain check can be repeated as many times as needed until a suitable available name or domain extension is found. It can be especially challenging when searching for popular top-level domains, such as .de, .net, .com, or .info. With these extensions, it’s very likely that the search engine may not show a positive result. However, there are still plenty of alternatives where you can find an available domain. Many domain providers also offer support and assistance with domain checks and registrations. For example, you can register your own name as a domain and upload your website.

Even with a taken desired domain, a good result can still be achieved. However, another approach often leads to the desired outcome. The desired name remains as a word but may be slightly modified. For example, the name can be separated by a hyphen or a different special character can be added. But be careful – not all special characters are allowed. There are also restrictions on spelling. These guidelines are strictly regulated by the registration authorities, such as DENIC.

A domain check is therefore always recommended.

As another alternative, it is worth checking the desired name with the search engines again after some time. Domain registration usually lasts for one year. It becomes available again if the contract is not renewed.