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title: "Guide — How it works — name.ai"
description: "A quick guide to buying, selling, and managing domains on name.ai — from search to closing."
url: https://name.ai/guide
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Guide

# How it works

[Back to home](https://name.ai/)

name.ai covers the full domain lifecycle: discover a name with AI search, buy a listed premium domain on the marketplace, or engage brokerage when the name you want is not publicly listed. Sellers list once, set pricing guidance, and reach more buyers through syndication. This guide points you to the right starting surface for each job.

New to domains? Read the [beginner's manual](https://name.ai/resources/beginners-manual). Comparing options as a buyer? See the [buyer FAQs](https://name.ai/buy/domain-buying-faq) and [buyer guide](https://name.ai/resources/domain-buying-guide). Listing inventory? Start with [seller FAQs](https://name.ai/sell/faq) and [price guidance](https://name.ai/sell/price-guidance).

## Buyer Services

![Buy A Domain Name](https://name.ai/svgimages/buyer-service-1.svg)

### Buy A Domain Name

Our brokers connect buyers with domain owners and guide negotiations through to a successful transfer, even if the domain is not listed for sale.

[Learn More](https://name.ai/hire-a-broker)

![Marketplace](https://name.ai/svgimages/buyer-service-2.svg)

### Marketplace

Discover domains in our marketplace — search, compare, and find the right name for your brand in one place.

[Learn More](https://name.ai/market)

## Popular next steps

-   [AI / domain search](https://name.ai/search)
-   [Browse marketplace](https://name.ai/market)
-   [Bulk domain search](https://name.ai/bulk-domain-search)
-   [Acquire via brokerage](https://name.ai/acquisition)
-   [Free SEO & content tools](https://name.ai/tools)
-   [Partner & syndication program](https://name.ai/partners)

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