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Domain extensions: choose the right ending for your site
The extension is the part after the dot, and it tells visitors something before they click. Browse our domain extensions list by category and see live prices for each one.
Domain extensions explained
A domain extension, also called a top-level domain or TLD, is the last part of a web address: the .com in yourbusiness.com. There are two main kinds.
Generic extensions (gTLDs)
Names like .com, .net, and .org are open to anyone, anywhere. Newer generic extensions describe an industry or purpose, such as .shop, .tech, or .agency.
Country extensions (ccTLDs)
Names like .uk, .ca, or .de belong to a country or territory. They tell visitors you serve that market. Some have local rules, such as requiring a local address or business registration before you can register.
Browse by category
Categories come from our billing system. Filter the table, then register the ending that fits your site.
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Which domain extension is best?
Pick the extension your customers expect and will remember.
Global or online audience
A .com is the safest choice. People type it by default.
One country
A country extension shows local customers you're nearby, and search engines use it as a sign of which country you target.
Your .com is taken
A descriptive extension such as .shop or .studio can make a short, memorable name available again.
Protecting a brand
Register the main variations, such as .com, .net, and your country extension, and point them all to one site.
Check the renewal price, too
Some newer extensions have a low first-year price and a much higher renewal price.
Before you build a brand on an unusual extension, check the renewal column on our domain pricing page. That's the price you'll pay every year after the first.
Privacy and rules vary by extension
Each registry sets its own rules. Some country extensions don't allow WHOIS privacy, some ask for documents during registration, and a few only register for two years or more at a time.
Our WHOIS and privacy page explains which details stay public and why.
What is a domain extension?
A domain extension, or top-level domain (TLD), is the part of a web address after the last dot, such as .com, .org, or .de. Every domain has one. It's set when you register, so if you want a different extension later, you register that version as a separate domain and point it at the same site.
What is the difference between a gTLD and a ccTLD?
A gTLD (generic top-level domain) like .com or .net is open to anyone worldwide. A ccTLD (country-code top-level domain) like .uk or .de belongs to a specific country and may have local registration rules, such as a local address or business documents. Choose a ccTLD when most of your customers are in that country.
Which domain extension is best for SEO?
Google's guidance says generic extensions are treated equally in rankings, so a .com has no built-in advantage over a .shop. Country extensions do tell Google which country you're targeting. Choose the extension your audience trusts and remembers, then focus on the content of your site.
Can I register the same name with several extensions?
Yes, as long as each version is available. Many businesses register their main .com plus a country extension and common misspellings, then forward them to one website. That stops competitors or squatters from taking the variations. Use the domain search to check each extension you want.
Found an ending you like?
Search for your name and see which extensions are free to register.