Buying a domain
You can start a domain purchase from two places in your app editor: the Domains tab and the Publish panel. Both options open the domain search, powered by IONOS, where you can search for available domains and complete your purchase. To buy and connect a new domain:- Click Dashboard in your app editor.
- Click Domains and click Buy this domain.
- Search for your desired domain name and complete the purchase.
- Your domain connects automatically, usually within 5–30 minutes.
- Check your inbox, including spam, for a verification email from IONOS at
support@ionos.com, asking you to confirm ownership and your contact details. Confirm within 15 days, or the registrar can pause your domain until you complete verification.
Domains purchased through Base44 renew according to the settings in the registrar account. Renewals are set to automatic by default, and you can manage renewal settings from your domain management page with the registrar, such as IONOS.
FAQs
Click a question below to learn more about buying a domain from Base44.Who is the legal owner of a domain purchased through Base44?
Who is the legal owner of a domain purchased through Base44?
The person who purchased the domain is the legal owner. Base44 acts as a reseller through a registrar partner but does not own your domain.
Can I transfer a Base44 purchased domain to an external registrar?
Can I transfer a Base44 purchased domain to an external registrar?
Yes. You can transfer a domain purchased through Base44 to another registrar. The transfer follows IONOS’s terms and conditions and standard domain transfer rules.
What happens to a Base44 purchased domain if I downgrade from a Builder tier to a lower tier?
What happens to a Base44 purchased domain if I downgrade from a Builder tier to a lower tier?
The domain remains registered and available for use until the end of its billing cycle, one year from the purchase date. To connect that domain to a Base44 app, you need a Builder plan or higher.