// how-it-works.md
Three steps to own your
digital identity
From first idea to fully secured brand presence. ExchangeHandles handles the entire workflow so you can move fast without missing anything.
Search
Enter any handle or brand name. ExchangeHandles instantly checks availability across domains, social platforms, and marketplaces — no account required, no tabs to juggle.
- ▸13 platforms checked simultaneously
- ▸Results in under 3 seconds
- ▸No signup required for basic search
- ▸Fuzzy matching for variations
┌─────────────────┐ │ > yourbrand_ │ │ │ │ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │ └─────────────────┘
Claim or Buy
See what's open, what's taken, and what can be acquired. For available handles, get direct links to claim them. For taken handles, explore acquisition options or alternative names.
- ▸Direct claim links for open handles
- ▸Acquisition guidance for taken handles
- ▸Domain registration via partner registrars
- ▸Alternative name suggestions
┌─────────────────┐ │ [AVAILABLE] ✓ │ │ [TAKEN] ✗ │ │ → Claim Now │ └─────────────────┘
Secure
Lock down your entire digital footprint. Get a claim certificate, brand kit, and ongoing monitoring so you're notified the moment any related handle becomes available.
- ▸Claim certificate for your records
- ▸Brand kit with handle inventory
- ▸24/7 monitoring alerts (Pro+)
- ▸Team collaboration tools (Enterprise)
┌─────────────────┐ │ ■ yourbrand │ │ ■ yourbrand.com│ │ ■ @yourbrand │ └─────────────────┘
// trust_signals
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