This walkthrough takes about two minutes. You do not need an account.
Step 1: Type a name or an idea
Go to the home page and click the search box. You can type either:
- A name you already have in mind, such as
chillmailorchillmail.io - A short description of your project, such as
a newsletter about budget travel in Japan
Press Enter.
Try it below with sample data (this demo does not make real lookups):
Step 2: Read the results
Each result card shows:
| What you see | What it means |
|---|---|
| The domain | The full name, for example chillmail.dev |
| Available / Taken | Whether you could register it right now |
| First-year price | What the first year costs, in USD |
| Renewal price | What each following year costs |
| Promo badge | The first year is discounted; renewal is at the regular price |
If you typed a single name, that exact name is checked on popular extensions and shown first. If you typed a description, you see AI-generated names that were checked and found available.
Prices may take a moment to appear: you might see grey placeholders while NameFlow fetches live prices.
Step 3: Compare before you decide
A few quick checks before you fall in love with a name:
- Look at the renewal price, not just the first-year price. A $2 domain that renews at $35 costs $72 over three years.
- Check the extension's rules. Some extensions require a local address or business registration. Open the extension's page in the TLD directory to see them.
- Say it out loud. If you have to spell it every time you say it, consider a simpler variation.
Step 4: Try variations
If your first choice is taken:
- Try another extension (
.dev,.app,.co) - Add a short word (
getchillmail,chillmailhq) - Describe the project instead and let the AI suggest alternatives
See Searching for Domains for more search techniques.
What about buying?
Add the names you want to your cart, sign in, and check out by card. See Buying a Domain.
Common first-search questions
Why do I only see a few extensions? Single-name searches focus on popular extensions. To see every extension and its price, open the TLD directory.
Why did the search say I hit a limit? AI-powered searches are limited per IP address to keep the service fast and free. See Using AI Name Suggestions.
Is the price final? It is the live price at the time of your search. Generic extensions also carry a $0.20/year ICANN fee added at checkout. See Understanding Domain Pricing.