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NameJet

A long-running auction platform for registrar pre-release inventory and pending-delete catches, sharing parts of its network with SnapNames.

Pre-releasePending delete Verified registrar pre-release inventory
Open live service
Best for.com/.net/.org pre-release inventory
Price & feesMinimum bid shown per namePlacing a backorder is free; the listing shows the minimum acquisition bid and any auction exposure.
Auction rulesPrivate 3-day auction if contestedFor a caught backorder with multiple order holders, NameJet documents a private three-day auction restricted to those customers.
Coverage3 exact TLDsThe FAQ explicitly documents the core .com/.net/.org pending-delete path. Current inventory can contain other partner extensions and must be searched live.

Acquisition path

where this service enters the lifecycle
01 Registrar pre-release service route
02 Registry window not publicly claimed
03 Pending delete service route
EARLY Verified registrar pre-release inventory Partner expiry names can be listed before registry deletion. This is a registrar supply route, not Identity Digital Dropzone.

Supported extensions

3 exact TLDs · checked 2026-09-01

The FAQ explicitly documents the core .com/.net/.org pending-delete path. Current inventory can contain other partner extensions and must be searched live.

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A TLD on this list means the provider publishes a catch path for the extension. It does not guarantee that every expiring name is orderable or that registry eligibility rules are satisfied.

Before you place the order

the operational details that decide whether a catch survives
01 · account

Requirements

Account and auction verification. Different deadlines apply to partner expiry and pending-delete lists.

02 · deadline

Cancellation

Published deadlines include 10:45 AM PT for pending delete and 9 PM PT on the prior day for priority partner expiry inventory.

03 · custody

Delivery

The sponsoring registrar and post-win account are shown for the listing.

04 · watch

Cautions

  • NameJet and SnapNames share inventory/network paths; duplicate orders do not necessarily create two independent catches.
  • Pre-release supply can bypass redemption before pending delete.

Evidence ledger

no competitor directory used as proof
Current FAQ Provider source checked 2026-09-01 ↗ Backorder collision and private-auction rule Provider source checked 2026-09-04 ↗ User guide and deadlines Provider source checked 2026-09-01 ↗

Compare the same acquisition path

independent routes before duplicate orders

FAQ

NameJet backorder questions
How much does backordering with NameJet cost?
Minimum bid shown per name. Placing a backorder is free; the listing shows the minimum acquisition bid and any auction exposure. A backorder is not a guaranteed acquisition, and a contested name can follow the service's auction rule: private 3-day auction if contested.
Which TLDs does NameJet support?
The public source currently enumerates 3 supported extensions. Domain.Guru reproduces that exact checked list below; individual-name eligibility and registry restrictions can still differ.
What happens if several people backorder the same name at NameJet?
Private 3-day auction if contested. For a caught backorder with multiple order holders, NameJet documents a private three-day auction restricted to those customers.
Does NameJet support early access or pre-release names?
Verified registrar pre-release inventory. Partner expiry names can be listed before registry deletion. This is a registrar supply route, not Identity Digital Dropzone.