Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about seller tiers, DNS verification, domain bundles, Pick-and-Buy, crypto payments, and transfers.
Updated for 2026 Platform Releases
Payment & Disbursement Networks
General Platform Questions
What is DomainLiq?
DomainLiq is a modern domain liquidation marketplace connecting buyers and sellers directly. We support secure checkouts via Stripe (credit cards) and USDC stablecoin on the Polygon network with near-zero transaction fees.
How does DomainLiq protect both buyers and sellers?
DomainLiq operates a strict Buyer Protection and Secure Settlement system:
- Buyer Protection: Your payment is held securely by httpsLabs LLC as limited collection agent until the seller provides a valid Authorization (EPP) code or initiates a registrar push, and you confirm receipt. If the seller fails to deliver within 48 hours, you receive a 100% full refund.
- Seller Protection: We verify buyer funds in full before prompting you to transfer the domain, eliminating non-paying buyers and fraudulent chargeback risks.
Is sign up free for sellers and buyers?
Yes! Account registration and domain listing are 100% free. There are no mandatory subscription fees or listing fees. Platform fees are charged only when a domain sale closes successfully.
Seller Tiers, Limits & DNS Verification
What is the difference between Free and Verified Sellers?
DomainLiq offers transparent seller tiers tailored for portfolio liquidation:
- Free Seller Tier: $5.00 flat platform fee per domain sold. Allows single submissions up to 50 domains and 1 active bundle listing. Domains registered 15+ months ago are instantly auto-approved via WHOIS; younger domains are reviewed within 24 hours.
- Lite Seller ($5.99/mo with 7-Day Free Trial): Reduced $3.00 flat platform fee per sale. Includes registrar API sync (GoDaddy, Spaceship, Dynadot), bulk CSV/TXT uploads, unlimited domain listings, 5 bundles, instant listing auto-approval, and the Verified Shield 🛡️ badge.
- Pro Seller ($10.99/mo with 7-Day Free Trial): Lowest $2.00 flat platform fee per sale. Includes registrar API sync, bulk CSV/TXT uploads, unlimited domain listings, unlimited bundles, 3 homepage featured showcase pins, instant listing auto-approval, and the Verified Pro Crown 👑 badge.
How does domain verification and verified seller status work?
Domain ownership verification is completed in seconds by adding a DNS TXT record or HTML meta tag to your domain. Verified domains receive top sorting placement across all marketplace views. In addition, sellers on Lite and Pro tiers receive the verified badge on their storefront and landers with 7-day risk-free trials.
How does listing approval work? (Instant listing for 2+ year domains)
When you submit a domain, our system automatically resolves its WHOIS registration history:
- Aged Domains (2+ Years Old): Automatically approved and instantly published to the live marketplace with zero wait time.
- Younger Domains (< 2 Years Old): Routed to our curation review queue and reviewed promptly by administrators (within 24 hours).
How do I verify domain ownership via DNS and get priority ranking?
DNS verification is optional, but it grants your domain the green Verified Ownership shield badge and boosts your listing to the top of marketplace search results. We support two fast methods:
- NS Record (Recommended): Add
ns3verify.domainliq.comas an additional nameserver (e.g. NS3) alongside your existing NS1/NS2 records. This verifies in minutes without disrupting your current site. - TXT Record: Add a TXT record with host
@(or_domainliq) and valuedomainliq-verify=YOUR_TOKEN.
Note: A-Record IP pointing is no longer supported for domain verification. Please use NS or TXT verification.
Can I change domain prices after listing?
Yes. Sellers can adjust prices anytime from the Dashboard. Verified Sellers enjoy instant price updates. For Free Sellers, significant price increases trigger a quick admin review to prevent bait-and-switch pricing on active buyers.
Domain Portfolios & Pick-and-Buy
What are Domain Bundles / Portfolios?
Domain Bundles allow sellers to package multiple related domain names (e.g. AI domains, brand packages, TLD sets) into a single portfolio listing with a discounted bulk price. Buyers can purchase all domains in the bundle at once with 1-click buyer-protected checkout.
What is "Pick-and-Buy" and how does it work?
Pick-and-Buy gives buyers the flexibility to cherry-pick specific domains from a portfolio bundle without buying the whole collection.
- Selected domains are priced dynamically with a transparent margin formula over the bundle's bulk price (capped at $59).
- Once you initiate Pick-and-Buy, your selected domains are locked for 10 minutes so no other buyer can purchase them while you complete payment.
Can I share my portfolio on my own subdomains or socials?
Yes! Every seller gets a dedicated storefront handle at domainliq.com/@username. Public portfolios get unique shareable links at domainliq.com/u/username/portfolio/slug complete with automatic social preview images (OpenGraph cards).
Crypto Payments & Settlements (USDC)
How does crypto payment protection work for USDC?
Buyers transfer USDC directly on the Polygon network. Transactions are verified automatically on-chain via block explorers. Payments are held under buyer protection until the domain transfer is verified and confirmed by the buyer.
Which blockchain networks are supported for crypto checkouts?
We support Polygon Mainnet for USDC. Polygon keeps gas transaction fees under $0.01 while delivering sub-10-second confirmation speeds.
How are crypto payouts delivered to sellers?
Sellers specify their preferred USDC wallet address in Settings > Integrations. When a buyer pays via Crypto USDC, the transaction incurs 0% card merchant fee, and once the buyer confirms receipt in the Transfer Center (or 72 hours pass), the system dispatches the crypto payout directly to the seller's wallet on Polygon, Arbitrum One, or Solana.
Card Checkouts & Buyer Protection
How does Stripe card checkout protection work?
When paying by credit/debit card, funds are processed securely via Stripe and held under buyer protection by httpsLabs LLC as the seller's limited collection agent. Payout is released to the seller via Wise, Bank Wire, or USDC once the buyer confirms receiving the domain in the Transfer Center (or automatically after 72 hours if no dispute is opened).
What checkout methods are supported on DomainLiq?
DomainLiq features native checkout protection for all listings. Buyers can purchase instantly via Credit/Debit Card (powered by Stripe) or USDC stablecoin on Polygon (under $0.01 gas fee). Payments remain securely protected until domain transfer is verified.
What are the platform fee rates?
Platform settlement fees are simple flat rates per completed transaction:
- Free Tier: $5.00 flat platform fee per sale.
- Lite Tier ($5.99/mo): $3.00 flat platform fee per sale.
- Pro Tier ($10.99/mo): $2.00 flat platform fee per sale.
*Buyers pay 0% platform markup. Stripe card processing (~2.9% + $0.30) applies only to card sales; crypto USDC payments have 0% merchant processing fees.
Domain Transfers & Buyer Transfer Center
What happens after I purchase a domain?
As soon as checkout completes, you are directed to your Transfer Center. You can choose between an Account Push (instant push if you use the same registrar) or an EPP Authorization Code to transfer to your preferred registrar.
How long does the seller have to deliver the domain?
Sellers have 48 hours to submit the valid domain EPP code or complete an in-registrar push. If the seller fails to deliver within 48 hours, the buyer is entitled to an immediate 100% full refund backed by our buyer protection guarantee.
What is the difference between Authorization Code and Push transfer?
- Authorization (EPP) Code: The seller provides a secret alphanumeric code. You initiate a transfer at your preferred domain registrar (e.g. Namecheap, GoDaddy, Porkbun) using this code.
- In-Registrar Push: If you use the same registrar as the seller, the seller can push/transfer the domain directly into your registrar account ID instantly.
What happens if a seller does not deliver the domain within 48 hours?
Sellers have 48 hours to submit the valid domain EPP code or complete an in-registrar push. If the seller fails to deliver within 48 hours, the buyer is entitled to an immediate 100% full refund backed by our escrow guarantee.
How do I open an order support ticket?
If you encounter any issues during domain transfer, open your order in the Transfer Center and click "Report Issue / Open Support Ticket". DomainLiq admins will step in immediately to assist.
Still Have Questions?
Explore our step-by-step buyer and seller guides or reach out to support.