How the Transfer Works

How the Transfer Works

How to Buy a Domain Safely on SellDirect.uk: A Complete Guide

Buying a premium domain name is an exciting step for your business. To ensure your transaction is 100% safe, SellDirect.uk uses a secure process combining WooCommerce and a trusted Escrow service.

Here is exactly how your purchase and domain transfer works, step by step.

Step 1: Add the Domain to Your Cart

Every domain on our platform is listed as a unique product.

• Find your domain: Browse or search for your perfect domain name on our website.
• Checkout: Click Add to Cart and proceed to our secure WooCommerce checkout just like any regular online shop.

Step 2: Secure Your Funds in Escrow

To protect your money, we never send your payment directly to the seller. Instead, we use a licensed Escrow service.

• The Deposit: When you pay at checkout, your funds are safely locked in a neutral, secure Escrow account.
• Verification: The Escrow service holds the money and alerts us that your funds are secure. The seller can see the money is safe, but they cannot touch it yet.

Step 3: The Domain Transfer

Now that your funds are verified, the official transfer of ownership begins.

• Transfer Code: The seller provides the unique transfer authorization code (EPP code) or updates the IPS Tag (for .uk domains).
• Moving the Domain: This code allows the domain to move safely from the seller’s registrar straight into your own domain account.

Step 4: Inspect and Complete

You are fully in control of when the seller gets paid.

• Verify Ownership: You check your account to confirm the domain is officially yours.
• Release Funds: Once you confirm successful receipt, the Escrow service releases the money to the seller.