> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.base44.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Buying a domain from Base44

> Buy a domain directly from Base44 for the simplest setup, with DNS and SSL handled for you.

Purchase a domain directly from Base44 for the simplest, hands-off setup. DNS and SSL are handled for you, and your app is connected quickly.

<Tip>
  Domains purchased through Base44 include automatic SSL and do not require any manual DNS setup.
</Tip>

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## 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:**

1. Click **Dashboard** in your app editor.
2. Click **Domains** and click **Buy this domain**.
3. Search for your desired domain name and complete the purchase.
4. Your domain connects automatically, usually within 5–30 minutes.
5. 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.

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<Note>
  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.
</Note>

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## FAQs

Click a question below to learn more about buying a domain from Base44.

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  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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](https://www.ionos.com/help/) and standard domain transfer rules.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
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