Buy or register domain
Start with the strongest matching TLD before announcing publicly.
Open a trusted registrar, compare TLDs, and register manually.
Claim Kit
Safe manual claim workflow
No bots, no account creation, no third-party automation. Use this checklist to open official pages and track launch readiness.
Safe Claim Kit
Manual launch checklist
NameScout does not create third-party accounts for you. It opens official claim pages and helps you track progress.
Claim GitHub org/user
Reserve the developer-facing namespace early.
Open GitHub and create the user or organization manually if available.
Claim X/Twitter manually
Secure the public announcement handle.
Open X, confirm policy fit, and register manually.
Claim Instagram manually
Protect visual brand identity on social.
Open Instagram and verify availability inside the official app.
Claim TikTok manually
Reserve short-form video presence.
Open TikTok and claim only through official account settings.
Claim YouTube handle
Align video/channel identity with the launch name.
Open YouTube Studio and claim or request the handle manually.
Claim Product Hunt page
Prepare launch discovery and social proof.
Create the maker profile or product page manually.
Claim npm package
Reserve the package namespace if this brand ships developer tools.
Open npm and publish only if you have a legitimate package ready.
Create brand email
Use the registered domain for support and founder communication.
Set up DNS and mailbox records manually through your provider.
Prepare profile image/banner
Keep avatars and banners consistent across every claimed platform.
Design square avatar, wide banner, and dark/light variants.
Write short bio
Create a reusable one-liner for every profile.
Write 80, 160, and 300 character versions before account setup.