Extension
.dev: for developers
For developer portfolios, open source projects and technical documentation. A secure extension managed by Google Registry that works only over HTTPS.
- Suited to developers and projects
- HTTPS required
- No documents required
.dev price
$10.37/yr$14.17
3-year total $38.72
- First year
- $10.37
- Renewal
- $14.17/yr
- Transfer
- $14.17
Prices exclude VAT; VAT is added in the cart. Renewal price applies from the second year.
Search for your .dev name
Technical identity
With yourname.dev, your developer portfolio or blog is recognisable at first glance.
Projects and docs
Tidy addresses for open source projects, API docs and test environments.
Secure by default
HTTPS is required; the connection between visitors and your site is always encrypted.
Global community
An extension the developer community recognises worldwide.
Important: .dev only opens over HTTPS; for local development use “.test” or “.localhost” instead of “.dev”.
Rules
What to know about .dev
- Registry
- Google Registry
- In use
- Since 2019
- Registration term
- 1–10 years
- Documents
- Not required
- Special characters (IDN)
- No
- DNSSEC
- Supported
- Transfer time
- 5–7 days
- WHOIS privacy
- Free
Multi-year
What you pay for each term
The first year is discounted; later years are at the renewal price. The total is below, with no surprises.
| Term | Total | Average per year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years | $10.37 | $10.37 |
| 2 years | $24.55 | $12.27 |
| 3 years | $38.72 | $12.91 |
| 5 years | $67.07 | $13.41 |
| 10 years | $137.93 | $13.79 |
Included
What comes with every .dev registration
Free DNS management
A, CNAME, MX and TXT records from the panel; changes go live in minutes.
Transfer lock
Your domain can’t be moved to another provider without your permission.
Email forwarding
Forward mail sent to info@yourdomain to your existing inbox.
WHOIS privacy
On supported extensions, your name and address don’t appear in the record.
Auto-renewal
Reminders 30, 7 and 1 day before expiry; automatic if you prefer.
One panel
Domains, hosting and email in the same account; no passwords kept elsewhere.
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FAQ
Questions about .dev
If you can’t find what you need, write to us; we reply the same day.
Our sales team can suggest a plan for your needs.
Yes. .dev is locked to HTTPS in browsers. Free SSL is installed automatically on our hosting plans.
Anyone; you don’t have to be a developer and no documents are needed.
Between 1 and 10 years.
Yes. Add a CNAME or A record in DNS management to point your .dev name to any service you like.
Yes; a transfer includes a one-year extension. Transfers aren’t possible in the first 60 days after registration.
Get your .dev name today
Search the name, pick a term, add it to your cart. Human support is there for setup and DNS settings.
No setup fee · No commitment · 14-day refund