How To Buy A Top | Level Domain

Most users looking for a domain for their blog or business follow these steps: Guide to Buy Your Own Personalized Top-Level Domain

To buy a top-level domain (TLD), you typically (e.g., yourbrand.com ) from an ICANN-accredited registrar. If you intend to "buy" your own exclusive top-level extension (e.g., .brandname ), the process involves a massive financial and technical commitment through ICANN , with application fees starting around $185,000 . Option 1: Registering an Existing TLD (Common) how to buy a top level domain