Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drop Catching?

Drop Catching refers to the act of acquiring an expired or deleted Domain Name the moment it becomes available for re-registration. A number of auDA Accredited Registrars provide specific services in relation to drop catching. These Registrars can be sought from the list of Registrars.

Additionally, AusRegistry has published an information paper on Drop Catching to educate Domain Name Industry stakeholders including Registrars, Resellers, Registrants as well as the General Public on the practice of Drop Catching, particularly within the .au country code Top Level Domain.