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Free 20 domains — watchlist live in under 5 minutes.
free domain checker above · 10 watchlist slots · telegram · no card
No card · add a domain first · Telegram optional · not a drop-catcher
Free 20 domains, 5-minute RDAP, Telegram when a name opens. Not a drop-catcher — you register yourself. No credit card.
After signup: add your first domain
Google, GitHub, or email code — Free 20, no card. Email alerts are on by default. Telegram is optional after your first name is on the list — not a drop-catcher; you register yourself.
- Create an account (Free = 20 names, no card). Optional: snapshot a name with the free RDAP checker if you want status before signup.
- Add taken keepers to the watchlist first — that is the product. Email alerts are already on.
- Optional: connect Telegram for phone pings (one-tap Open Telegram → Start). Skip if email-only is enough.
Vacato is monitoring and alerts, not drop-catch and not a registrar. Compare the wedge:category comparisons· vs backorders & WHOIS· vs DropCatch· vs registrar backorder. Related reading: watchlist vs WHOIS vs drop-catch· Telegram availability alerts. Founders: for startups. Investors: for domain investors. How checks work: how it works. Need faster checks? Pro is $7/mo for 100 names.
FAQ
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The free plan is 20 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 for category comparisons.
Start free — 20 domains
5-minute checks. Add a domain first — Telegram optional. No credit card. Vacato does not register domains for you.