Is it possible to create a shopify shop to sell domain names?

[buybrandeddomai]

I was planning to create a shopping place here in shopify for short domain names (five letttered) that are currently selling at

https://www.buybrandeddomain.com

Is it possible to create something like that here..

The products are domain names

there is no actual shipping  (domain transfer takes 5 to 7 days)

can payment be held in an escrow till the transfer takes place?

Thanks

Ed Roberto

[Imogen · Accepted solution]

Hi there, @buybrandeddomai. 

Thanks so much for coming to the Shopify Community and asking your question! You've got a good one here so I'm happy to speak to you on the topic. 

When it comes to determine what is okay to sell on Shopify, we often refer potential merchants to resources like our Acceptable Use Policy, and our Terms of Service page. What I would recommend here is that you take a few moments to read through these documents and view the information related to digital goods present within them. Further, I also have a link to general legal page where you can access some additional information. The links are here for you below: 

• Shopify Acceptable Use Policy Link: https://bit.ly/3H9Siwm
• Shopify Terms of Service Link: https://bit.ly/3rJUjcf
• Shopify Legal Pages Link: https://bit.ly/3AmfwgB

I decided to do some additional digging and checked in with our Legal Team about this question. They recommend that I advise you that in order to determine if a specific product is appropriate to be selling online, you will want to speak to legal experts regarding this. It's the merchant's responsibility to ensure the product their selling able to be legally sold online. When I read through the ToS and AUP myself, I saw nothing specific to 'domains', so I will echo that speaking to a legal expert about selling these owned domains online. 

If you have any additional questions, feel free to reply and let me know. I'll keep my eyes peeled for any follow ups.

[presets]

What's short answer? Yes or no?

[Don]

Hi there, @presets!

As per our reply above, you would need to refer to our documentation and contact a legal professional where you are to determine the legality of this in your jurisdiction.

All the best! 

[carloscrespo]

Hi Presets,

I have just released an app: Domain finder Pro, that allows WHOIS and availability searches on Shopify stores and links the result of the search with a product based on availability and TLD. If you are interested, you might give it a try with the 7 days free trial. I would really appreciate any feedback on the app to improve it.

Thanks a lot!

[carloscrespo]

Hi,

I noticed the Shopify team provided some general guidance, but I wanted to add an alternative that might better suit your needs if you’re looking to sell domains directly from your Shopify store.

I recently developed an app called Domain finder Pro, specifically designed for Shopify merchants who want to incorporate domain availability searches, WHOIS information, and product linking into their store. Here’s how it could help in your case:

• Domain Search & WHOIS Lookups: With this app, your customers can search for domain availability directly on your Shopify store. This feature allows you to showcase available domains right in front of your customers, which is perfect for selling branded or unique domain names.
• Connect Domains with Products: You can link domain searches with products, so customers can check domain availability and then click "buy" or "transfer" to go directly to the right product page. This streamlines the buying process for domain sales or transfers.

The app is designed to simplify domain sales and transfers, making it easy for Shopify merchants to manage and sell domains just like other products in their store.

If you’re interested, feel free to check out the app, and let me know if you have any questions about how it could work for your setup!