.dev Domain Names
.dev is Google Registry's extension for software developers and technology projects. The whole TLD is on the browsers' HSTS preload list, so a .dev site only loads over HTTPS: you can register the name right away, but it will not work in browsers until an SSL certificate is configured. It suits documentation, developer portfolios, and engineering blogs.
.dev price
First year: $10.29 (promotional price). Renewal: $19.30 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .dev
- Registry: Google Registry
- Country: Generic
- Introduced: 2019
Who can register .dev
dev websites. This is enforced by the https://support.openprovider.eu/hc/en-us/articles/360000350268 HSTS preload list . You can register your .dev domain name now, but in order for it to work properly in browsers you must first configure an SSL certificate on it.
Ideal for
- Developer portfolios
- Open-source project sites
- API documentation
- Engineering blogs
- Developer tools
- Hackathon projects
- Technical tutorials
Did you know?
- The .dev registry is operated by Google Registry.
- Every .dev domain is covered by the HSTS preload list built into major browsers, so plain HTTP connections to .dev sites are refused.
- .dev opened to general registration in February 2019.
- Before .dev was publicly available, many developers used it as a made-up local hostname; those setups broke when Chrome began forcing HTTPS for .dev in late 2017.
Frequently asked questions
Does a .dev domain require HTTPS?
Yes. .dev is a secure namespace enforced by the HSTS preload list, so you must configure an SSL certificate before the site will work in browsers.
Who can register a .dev domain?
Anyone. Beyond the HTTPS requirement there are no eligibility rules or local presence requirements, though the registrant email address must be verified.
How long can I register a .dev domain?
Registrations run from 1 to 10 years.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .dev?
No. WHOIS privacy protection is not available for .dev domains.
Should I use .dev for local development hostnames?
No. Because .dev is a real public TLD with HTTPS enforced, use reserved names such as .test or .localhost for local work instead.