GoDaddy - Sell domains with GoDaddy in a 7-Day Public Auction (2024)

GoDaddy Auctions® lets you list your domain name for sale in a 7-Day Public Auction.

You set the asking price, which is the minimum starting bid buyers can enter for the domain name. Potential buyers make bids, and the highest bidder wins when the auction ends. You can also set a reserve price so the domain name sells only if the winning bid meets a threshold.

Note: Potential buyers cannot see the reserve price, but they can see that you've set one and if anyone has met it.

For more information about your listing options, see Listing types for GoDaddy Auctions®.

Sign in to your GoDaddy Auctions account.
From the top menu, select List a Domain. The List a Domain page displays.

Note: If you haven't added at least one payment type in your GoDaddy Auctions account, an Account Not Found message displays. Select OK for Edit your GoDaddy Auctions® account settings instructions on adding a payment method. When finished, select List a Domain to return to the List Your Domain page.

In the Domain name and Confirm domain name fields, enter the domain name you want to list.
From Listing Type, select 7-Day Public Auction.
In the Add Listing Details section, complete the following:
- Starting Bid Amount — Enter the minimum starting bid in USD. You must enter at least $20.
  Note: To list your domain name for more than $50,000, you must use a Offer/Counter Offer listing type. For more information, see Selling domains with Offer/Counter Offer or Buy Now Listings.
- Optional: Add Reserve Price — To sell the domain name only if the winning bid meets a threshold, select this option, and then enter the minimum amount you’ll accept in USD. This is a paid feature.
- Optional: Select Auction End Hour — Select the time range in which you want the auction to end.
- Category — Select the categories you want your domain name listed in.
  Note: You receive one free category with your listing, and you can purchase four additional categories for an additional fee.
- Optional: Includes a Web Site — Select this option to include your current, live website in the sale of the domain name. When selected, a link to the website displays in your listing.
- Optional: Contains Adult Content — Select this option if your website contains adult content.
- Optional: Description — Enter a description for the domain name you are listing. If you have traffic data for the domain name, you can add it to the description.
Optional: In the Increase Visibility section, for an additional fee, you can increase your domain name's exposure with the following upgrades:
- Make My listing a Home Page Feature — Select to list your domain name in the Feature Listings section of the Auctions home page.
- Make My Listing a Category Page Feature — Select to list your domain name in the Category Listings section on the corresponding Category page.
In the Receiving Payments section, do one of the following:
- From Deposit payments to, select the account you want to use.
- To create a payment account, select Add a payment type. For more information, see Edit your GoDaddy Auctions® account settings.
In the Agreements section, select that you have read and agree to all relevant agreements, as well as the new pricing structure for GoDaddy Auctions.
Select Finish to proceed to the checkout, or select Create Another Listing to list another domain name before checking out.
Note: If you did not select any upgrade options and you already have a GoDaddy Auctions membership, you do not need to proceed to the checkout to complete your listing.
See Also
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It can take up to 72 hours for GoDaddy Auctions to activate your listing.

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What happens after an auction ends?
Bidding on GoDaddy Auctions® domains.
Verify your bidder's account to remove the auction limitations.

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Now, let's break down the concepts mentioned in the article about listing domain names for sale on GoDaddy Auctions®:

Listing Options: GoDaddy Auctions® allows users to list their domain names for sale in a 7-Day Public Auction. Sellers can set the asking price, which serves as the minimum starting bid for potential buyers.
Starting Bid and Reserve Price: Sellers specify the starting bid amount, with a minimum requirement of $20 USD. They also have the option to set a reserve price, ensuring that the domain name sells only if the winning bid meets a certain threshold. However, potential buyers cannot see the reserve price.
Listing Details: Sellers provide additional details about the domain name, such as category, whether it includes a website, contains adult content, and a description. They can also choose to enhance visibility through upgrades like featuring the listing on the home page or category page for an additional fee.
Payment and Checkout: Sellers select the payment account for receiving payments from the sale. They agree to relevant agreements and the pricing structure before proceeding to checkout. If no upgrade options are selected and the seller already has a GoDaddy Auctions membership, they may not need to proceed to checkout immediately.
Activation and Post-Auction Process: After listing, it may take up to 72 hours for GoDaddy Auctions® to activate the listing. Once the auction ends, the highest bidder wins the domain name. Bidders may need to verify their accounts to remove auction limitations.

This breakdown covers the key concepts and steps involved in listing domain names for sale on GoDaddy Auctions®. If you have any further questions or need clarification on any aspect, feel free to ask!