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.AUCTION Domains - Only $ 33.60 $ 4.00

Give your auction business a relevant online address with a .auction domain. Suitable for auction houses, online bidding platforms, specialist sellers, and fundraising events, this extension helps visitors understand your website’s purpose. Find a name that fits your business and explore registration, renewal, and transfer pricing at Gatehills.

1st Year Prices
$ 33.60 $ 4.00 Registration
$ 30.00 Renew
$ 30.00 Transfer

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Why Register a .auction Domain?

Make Your Auction Focus Clear

Connect your business or event name with an extension that reflects auction activity. A .auction domain can suit established auction houses, specialist marketplaces, and individual auction events.

Showcase Lots and Sale Information

Create a dedicated destination for catalogues, lot descriptions, condition reports, and viewing arrangements. Help prospective bidders explore items and understand the details before participating.

Bring Buyers and Sellers Together

Present upcoming sales alongside bidder registration, consignment enquiries, and contact information. Give visitors clear routes to participate in an auction or discuss selling their items.

WHY CHOOSE .AUCTION

WHY CHOOSE .AUCTION

A .auction domain gives auction houses, bidding platforms, specialist sellers, and event organisers an address that reflects their activity. Use it for art, antiques, vehicles, equipment, collectibles, or fundraising auctions. Help participants with accurate lot descriptions, clear photographs, sale dates, bidding instructions, and transparent fee information. Whether you run online bidding or promote sales at a physical venue, choose a relevant name and compare registration, renewal, and transfer pricing at Gatehills.

Secure your digital advantage

Establish your brand online with the right domain. Build credibility, protect your online identity, and strengthen your digital presence with Gate Hills.

.AUCTION Domain Pricing

Years 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years
Register $ 4.00 Promo $ 37.60 $ 71.20 $ 104.80 $ 138.40 $ 172.00 $ 205.60 $ 239.20 $ 272.80 $ 306.40
Renew $ 30.00 $ 60.00 $ 90.00 $ 120.00 $ 150.00 $ 180.00 $ 210.00 $ 240.00 $ 270.00 $ 300.00
Transfer $ 30.00 — — — — — — — — —

Note: Pricing may vary based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

.auction Domain Information & Pricing

.auction is a generic domain extension suitable for auction houses, online bidding platforms, specialist sellers, and auction events. It offers a relevant address for presenting catalogues, sharing sale information, and receiving bidder or seller enquiries. Review registration requirements, supported features, and domain lifecycle details below, then compare current .auction registration, renewal, and transfer pricing at Gatehills.
Introduced 2014
Usage Auction houses, online bidding platforms, art and antiques auctions, vehicle auctions, equipment auctions, collectible marketplaces, fundraising auctions
Renewal Grace Period 45 days (registry auto-renew grace period; registrar deadlines may be shorter)
Deletion Grace Period 5 days (Pending Delete; restoration unavailable)
Restore Period 5 days (Pending Delete; restoration unavailable)
Renewal Upon Transfer Yes — normally adds 1 year, subject to transfer rules and the maximum registration term.
Privacy Allowed Yes
IDN Supported Yes — .auction supports internationalized domain names (IDNs). Supported characters and languages depend on registry IDN tables and registrar availability.
DNSSEC Supported Yes
Type Generic
Restrictions Yes — .auction supports internationalized domain names (IDNs). Supported characters and languages depend on registry IDN tables and registrar availability.
Registry Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital)
Wikipedia Entry Wikipedia
Registration Price (1 year) $ 4.00
Renewal Price (1 year) $ 30.00
Transfer Price $ 30.00
Restore Allowed Yes

Domain Features Included for FREE

Forwarding & Stealth Forwarding
Customer Service
Domain Security
One-page Website
One Branded Email Address
Advanced DNS Settings
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the pricing list

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01. What is a .auction domain?
A .auction domain is a generic top-level domain associated with auctions and bidding. It can be used for auction houses, online bidding platforms, specialist sales, auction catalogues, and fundraising events.
02. Who can register a .auction domain?
Individuals, businesses, and organisations can register an available .auction domain. There is no general requirement to operate an auction house or live in a particular country.
03. What types of websites can use a .auction domain?
.auction can suit websites for art, antiques, vehicles, machinery, collectibles, and charity auctions. It can also support auction directories, event information, consignment services, and publications explaining upcoming sales.
04. Who operates the .auction registry?
The .auction registry is operated by Dog Beach, LLC, part of Identity Digital. The registry manages the extension, while registrars handle domain registrations and customer services.
05. Can I use a .auction domain to promote an in-person auction?
Yes. Your website can promote an auction at a physical venue without offering online bidding. Publish the catalogue, sale date, venue address, viewing hours, participation instructions, and contact details so visitors can prepare.
06. How long can I register a .auction domain for?
.auction domains can generally be registered for 1 to 10 years. Available registration periods depend on the registrar, and the domain’s remaining registration term cannot exceed 10 years.
07. Does .auction support internationalized domain names?
Yes. .auction supports internationalized domain names, allowing certain non-ASCII characters in domain names. Available languages and characters depend on registry IDN tables and registrar support.
08. Is WHOIS privacy available for .auction domains?
Yes. WHOIS privacy is supported for .auction domains. Availability, eligibility, and any additional charges depend on your registrar and its service policies.
09. Can I transfer my .auction domain to Gatehills?
An eligible .auction domain can generally be transferred using an authorisation code after the domain is unlocked and applicable transfer restrictions are cleared. Check Gatehills for current transfer availability and pricing. A successful transfer normally adds one year to the registration term, subject to transfer rules and the 10-year maximum.
10. Does a .auction domain include hosting or bidding software?
A domain registration provides your website address. Hosting, bidding software, bidder management, payment processing, and email are separate services unless explicitly included in your chosen package. You can connect the domain to a compatible auction platform by configuring the required DNS records.
11. Is a .auction domain good for SEO?
A .auction domain can make your website’s purpose clear to visitors, but the extension itself does not provide a Google ranking advantage. Support search visibility with original lot descriptions, useful catalogues, accurate sale dates, and a fast website. Include clear venue details, viewing arrangements, bidding instructions, and applicable fees.
12. Can I use a .auction domain for business email?
Yes. You can use an address such as [email protected] after setting up an email service and the required DNS records. Email hosting is separate unless your domain package specifically includes it.
13. What happens if my .auction domain expires?
The registry provides a 45-day auto-renew grace period, but your registrar may set an earlier renewal deadline. Following deletion, an eligible domain may enter a 30-day redemption period, when restoration usually requires an additional fee. A final 5-day Pending Delete period follows, during which restoration is unavailable. Renew before expiry to avoid disruption.