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Free 10 domains — watchlist live in under 5 minutes, no card.
Create a Vacato watchlist in minutes: Free 10 domains, 5-minute RDAP checks, Telegram + email when one opens. Not a drop-catcher — you register yourself. No credit card.
Last updated 2026-08-28
Create free watchlist → connect Telegram → get phone pings
Email, Google, or GitHub sign-in. Free: 10 domains, 5-minute RDAP. Telegram deep-link takes under a minute after signup — no Chat ID typing.
10 domains · 5-minute RDAP · telegram · no card — not a drop-catcher
- Snapshot a name with the free RDAP checker. If it is taken, you will want it on a list.
- Create an account (Free = 10 names). After signup, open Integrations → Telegram and tap the deep link — Start in Telegram, then we poll until Connected.
- Add taken keepers to the watchlist. Alerts fire on email by default; Telegram is how you notice a flip on your phone.
Vacato is monitoring and alerts, not drop-catch and not a registrar. Compare the wedge:watchlist vs catchers, catalogs, and backorders· vs Porkbun· vs Namecheap· vs Cloudflare Registrar· vs NameSilo. Related reading: watchlist vs WHOIS vs drop-catch. Founders: for startups. Investors: for domain investors. Software overview: domain monitoring software. Need faster checks? Pro is $7/mo for 100 names.
FAQ
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The free plan is 10 domains, 5-minute checks, email and Telegram.
Does Vacato register the domain for me?
No. Vacato watches availability and alerts you. You register at any registrar — Porkbun, Namecheap, GoDaddy, or elsewhere. Vacato is not a registrar.
How do I watch a taken .com while launching on a .io?
Add the .com to your free watchlist and ship on the .io today. See /for-startups for the founder workflow.
What channels get alerts on the free plan?
Email, browser push, and Telegram. Slack, Discord, and webhooks need Pro or Business.
How long until my first alert?
Checks start within minutes of adding a domain. If the name is still registered, you will get an alert only when RDAP shows it available — connect Telegram so you notice it fast.
Should I use Vacato instead of a Porkbun or Namecheap watchlist?
Registrars manage checkout and DNS. Vacato is the availability watchlist across names you care about — then you buy at the registrar you prefer. See /compare/porkbun, /compare/namecheap, /compare/cloudflare, and /compare/namesilo.
Start a watchlist free
10 domains, 5-minute checks, email and Telegram. No credit card. Vacato does not register domains for you.