.dev · Technology & specialist
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Build a home for code, tools and developer work.
Choose .dev for documentation, APIs, portfolios and software products made for developers.
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Why choose .dev
The ending immediately identifies a developer audience and works especially well when the technical community is central to the product.
.dev is a precise fit for software developers, engineering teams, documentation sites, SDKs and technical products.
Keep ownership
Use your own registrant, billing and recovery details at checkout.
Clear checkout handoff
Confirm the current currency, taxes and total before completing registration.
Control DNS
Connect your website and business email from the registrar account.
Ready for a wider market
Use a recognisable extension for customers beyond one local market.
Best-fit uses
What belongs on .dev?
The ending should reinforce the promise in the name—not force a brand into a category it may outgrow.
Developer portfolios
API documentation
Software tools
Check the registration rules.
.dev is on the HSTS preload list, so browsers require HTTPS. Plan a valid TLS certificate and HTTPS-ready hosting from the start.
Compare before you commit.
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Three clear steps to your .dev.
Enter one name
Search the brand you want with .dev.
Confirm the signal
Review the availability result, current price and any eligibility requirements.
Register in your name
Continue with the exact domain, complete checkout and retain control of the account.
- Use your own email address and phone number for registration and recovery.
- Check the normal renewal price—not only the first-year promotion.
- Turn on auto-renew and keep the invoice and registration confirmation.
- Record nameservers and business-email DNS before changing providers.
Need to know
.dev questions, answered.
What is a .dev domain best used for?
.dev is a precise fit for software developers, engineering teams, documentation sites, SDKs and technical products.
Are there special requirements for .dev?
.dev is on the HSTS preload list, so browsers require HTTPS. Plan a valid TLS certificate and HTTPS-ready hosting from the start.
How much does a .dev domain cost?
Registration, renewal, transfer and recovery prices can differ. Use the live registrar checkout as the current quote and check the normal renewal price before buying.
Can I transfer a .dev domain later?
Usually, yes. Transfer timing, authorisation, locks and any added registration term depend on current registry and registrar rules. Preserve your DNS records and confirm the process before moving it.
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