.org · Trusted classics
Open registration route
Give your mission a trusted, recognisable home.
Use .org for an organisation, community, initiative or knowledge project built around purpose.
Check here, then carry the exact name into tracked registrar checkout. We may earn a commission if you register.
Why choose .org
Visitors often associate .org with purpose and public-interest work, so the organisation should behave consistently with that expectation.
.org suits non-profits, associations, open communities, foundations and mission-led projects, though it is not limited only to charities.
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 .org?
The ending should reinforce the promise in the name—not force a brand into a category it may outgrow.
Non-profits
Associations
Open communities
Check the registration rules.
.org is generally open for registration. Legal charity or non-profit status is not automatically created or verified by owning the domain.
Compare before you commit.
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Three clear steps to your .org.
Enter one name
Search the brand you want with .org.
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
.org questions, answered.
What is a .org domain best used for?
.org suits non-profits, associations, open communities, foundations and mission-led projects, though it is not limited only to charities.
Are there special requirements for .org?
.org is generally open for registration. Legal charity or non-profit status is not automatically created or verified by owning the domain.
How much does a .org 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 .org 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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