.net Domain Names
.net was created for organizations involved in networking, and that history still makes it a natural fit for hosting providers, ISPs, and technical services. Today it has no eligibility rules and is the most common fallback when the matching .com is unavailable. Verisign operates it alongside .com.
.net price
First year: $15.86. Renewal: $18.86 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .net
- Registry: Verisign
- Country: Generic
- Introduced: 1985
Who can register .net
Anyone can register a .net domain; there are no eligibility rules.
Ideal for
- ISPs and hosting providers
- Network and infrastructure services
- IT consultancies
- Technical services
- Online communities
- Brands securing an alternative to their .com
Did you know?
- .net was one of the original top-level domains introduced in January 1985.
- It was originally intended for organizations involved in networking technologies, such as internet service providers.
- Verisign operates the .net registry.
- Large infrastructure services use .net hostnames; for example, Amazon CloudFront distributions are served from cloudfront.net addresses.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register a .net domain?
Anyone. .net can be registered without further limitations and has no local presence requirement. The registrant email must be verified.
How long can a .net domain be registered for?
From 1 to 10 years per registration.
Is WHOIS privacy available on .net?
Yes, WHOIS privacy protection is available for .net domains.
Is .net only for networking companies?
No. The networking association is historical; any business, project or person can use .net today.