Domain front running is a practice where a domain name is registered immediately after someone searches for it, often with the intention of reselling it at a higher price.
Key Points & Prevention Tips:
- Occurs when a user searches for a domain but hesitates to register it, leading to the domain being registered shortly after by another party.
- Use reputable registrars such as Porkbun
- Avoid public searches for domain and whois sites
- Be cautious with free domain suggestion tools
- If front run, consider waiting a few days as the provider may delete the domain in a few days (AGP) to avoid paying for it.