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Open the toolboxHow to check if a domain is available
Enter a domain name in the search box at the top, with or without an extension, and select Search domain. The results show availability and the next steps you can take. A search does not reserve the domain.
Register a domainHow much does a domain cost?
The price depends on the domain extension. When a price appears in the search results, it shows the first-year and renewal prices including VAT. An available domain cannot always be ordered here. Check the price and terms before ordering.
What happens after registration?
Once registration is confirmed, you can use DNS to connect the domain name to your chosen services. Domain registration, a website and an email service are separate things. Read more in our guide.
Guide: domains and DNSIf the domain is taken
A taken domain cannot be newly registered. Try another name or extension. Use WHOIS to view the registrar, dates and status.
Who owns a domain?WHOIS lookupThe expiring-domain archive shows past release lists. It does not guarantee that a particular domain is or will become available.
Available domainsExpiring-domain archiveClear answers.
Where do I start?
Start with a domain name that fits your idea. Search at the top of this page to check availability. The search results show which next steps are available.
What does DNS do?
DNS connects your domain name to the right services, such as your website and email. A DNS lookup shows the records for your domain and where they point.
What can I do in the terminal?
Search domains, run lookups and explore Gateway with your keyboard. Type help to see the commands. You can switch back to domain search at any time.
How long does it take to register a domain?
Timing can vary by domain extension and whether an order needs checking. Searching does not reserve the name. When registration is offered, the search results show the next steps. Payment alone does not confirm that the domain is registered; wait for the registration confirmation.
Can I transfer an existing domain to Gateway?
An existing domain can sometimes be transferred between registrars. This is not a new registration and requires authority to manage the domain. Contact support to check what applies to your domain.
What does it mean if a domain is taken?
The domain is unavailable for new registration at the time of the check. It may already be registered or reserved. A domain can be taken even without an active website. Who owns a domain? Available domains.
How do I check whether a domain name is available?
Search in the box at the top of gateway.se to check whether a domain name is available. The result shows availability and whether registration is offered. A search does not reserve the name. Register a domain.
Does searching cost anything?
No, domain search is free and requires no account. A search is not an order.
How do I find out who owns a domain?
WHOIS shows registrar, dates and status. The tool’s summary does not show the holder’s name. Learn how to find available holder information in our WHOIS lookup.
Can I get help with my next step?
Find contact options and help with your next step on our support page: Support.