Expired Domain Auction
Inherit a domain's established track record and give your new site a head start. From popular .jp to classic .com — hand-picked expired domains, offered at auction every month!
- .jp and gTLD
- No win, no fee
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Live
JP Auction
.jp domains
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Live
gTLD Auction
.com / .net, etc.
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Before you bid
- Schedule
- Each auction opens on the 1st of the month at 12:00 JST (03:00 UTC). All auction times are Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).
- Currency
- Prices are in Japanese yen (JPY), and you pay for a winning bid in JPY.
- Payment
- Pay with the payment method registered in your account, such as a credit card or your account balance (Deposit). Paying with a card issued outside Japan? Please contact us before bidding.
- .jp eligibility
- .jp domains can only be registered by individuals and organizations with an address in Japan (JPRS rules). If you do not have an address in Japan, please contact us before bidding.
What Is a Domain Auction?
- Overview
- A domain auction is a service where you can bid on expired domains previously owned and used by other users. Value Domain One holds auctions every month.
- How bidding works
- Please log in to your Value Domain One account before placing a bid. If you bid with a budget limit, when others bid, you can automatically re-bid within your limit amount. Bids cannot be cancelled after confirmation.
- Winning
- The user offering the highest bid at the end of the auction will be the successful bidder.
- Cost
- If you don't win, you pay nothing. Bidding is free. Prices are in Japanese yen (JPY).
Benefits of Joining the Expired Domain Auction
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Inherit existing backlinks
You can inherit the backlinks built by the previous owner. You can check them in the listings by DR, backlinks and referring domains. Some domains have a history of spam or a risk of penalties. See What to check before you bid.
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A wide selection of domains
From .jp to gTLDs, many domains are listed in every auction. Filter by keyword or domain age.
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Auction-based bidding
Bid with a budget limit: when others bid, you can automatically re-bid within your limit amount. Bidding status is updated in real time.
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Seamless with Value Domain
After you win, manage the domain right in Value Domain One — name server setup is smooth, too.
The .jp and gTLD auctions compared
| Item | JP Auction | gTLD Auction |
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| Domains | .jp domains | .com / .net, etc. |
| Registration eligibility | Individuals and organizations with an address in Japan | Anyone in the world (.com and .net) |
| Registry | Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. (JPRS) | .com and .net: Verisign, Inc. |
What to check before you bid
DR, backlinks and referring domains are provided by Ahrefs; domain age is based on the Wayback Machine.
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Check the DR
DR (Domain Rating) is a proprietary Ahrefs metric that rates the quality and quantity of backlinks on a 100-point scale. It is not a Google metric.
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Check backlinks and referring domains
Backlinks are the number of links pointing to the domain from other sites. Referring domains are the number of unique external domains linking to it.
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Check the domain age
The age is the approximate number of years since the domain's earliest record in the Wayback Machine.
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Look into its history
Some domains have a history of spam or a risk of penalties. Use free tools to look into a domain's history before you bid.
The previous site's content is not transferred; reusing it without permission may infringe copyright.
How to Use the Expired Domain Auction
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Find domains in the auction list
Filter by keyword, DR, backlinks, domain age and more to find domains that interest you.
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Place a bid
Log in to your Value Domain One account and place your bid. The highest bidder when the auction ends wins.
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Win the auction
We'll notify winners by email. Please complete your payment by the stated deadline.
FAQ About Expired Domains
Are there any fees if I don't win?
No — if you don't win, you pay nothing. Bidding is free.
What domains are listed in the .jp auction?
Eligible domains must have expired at the end of a month, received at least two competing backorder applications during the following month, and been successfully registered by Value Domain on the first day of the month after that.
What is the difference between .jp and gTLD domains?
.jp domains are highly trusted within Japan, while gTLDs such as .com and .net are used globally. Note that .jp domains can only be registered by individuals and organizations with an address in Japan (JPRS rules).
Can I use the previous site's content with the domain I win?
No. The previous site's content is not transferred; reusing it without permission may infringe copyright.
When are auctions held?
Auctions are held every month. Each auction opens on the 1st of the month at 12:00 JST (03:00 UTC). Please check each auction list page for the current schedule.
