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What if the domain name I want is already taken?

If your domain name search results reveal that the web address you want is already registered, this means that another individual or organization has already secured that domain, and that it is no longer available.

Unfortunately, with the growth of the Web, it's often difficult to register the exact name you want. The key is to choose a name that will make sense to you and for your business. Select one or more of teh "Related Domain Names" suggested, choose an alternate top-level domain (for instance, yourdomain.net instead of yourdomain.com), or think of a variation of the name and try searching again. Consider adding multiple domain variations to your order to make sure your brand is protected. See how.

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