Register a .design domain
.design domains cost $61.95 for the first year at Serverlys and renew at $61.95. Designers, studios, agencies and creative portfolios.
.design pricing
| Register, first year | $61.95/yr |
|---|---|
| Renew, every year after | $61.95/yr |
| Transfer in (adds a year) | $61.95/yr |
Store prices as of 2026-10-26. Premium names are priced by the registry and marked as premium at checkout.
The renewal rate is the first-year rate. Many registrars discount the first year and charge more from the second; here the price you pay to register .design is the price you pay every year after, so the second invoice holds no surprise.
What .design is for
A generic extension for design work of any kind, from graphic and product design to interiors and fashion. It is open to anyone.
- In Google search
- Google treats .design like any other generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty compared with .com. Your content and links decide how the site ranks, not the extension.
- Privacy
- WHOIS privacy is included free for .design, so your name, address and phone stay out of public lookups.
- Moving it here
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get its authorisation code, and start the transfer here. ICANN rules block transfers within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer. The transfer adds a year to the registration.
Who uses .design
- Designer and studio portfolios.
- Design agencies.
- Interior, fashion and product design businesses.
- Design systems and style guides.
Choosing a .design name
- Use the studio name or your own name; the extension already says what you do.
- A short name looks better on a portfolio, a business card and a credit line.
- Point it at your portfolio even if you also sell on other platforms.
- Keep it short and easy to spell: no hyphens, no numbers, nothing that has to be explained over the phone.
What comes with a .design domain
Renewal, privacy and DNS live in one place, so pointing the name at a website or an inbox takes minutes.
Editable DNS. Point .design at Serverlys hosting, your own nameservers, or another provider. A, CNAME, MX and TXT records stay editable either way.
Privacy. WHOIS privacy is included free for .design, so your name, address and phone stay out of public lookups.
Auto-renewal. Turn it on and the domain renews before it expires, rather than waiting for someone to remember.
One price, every year. $61.95 a year to renew, shown before you pay the first time.
People to ask. Live chat or email, around the clock, with a person who reads the whole conversation.
How to get a .design domain
Register a new name, or move one you already own.
Register a new .design name
- 1
Search the name
Type the name you want with .design. The search asks the registry directly, and the Serverlys cart is the final word on availability and premium pricing.
- 2
Pick the exact spelling
.design has no residency or purpose requirement, so the only question is the name. Check the spelling and that it is not someone else’s trademark.
- 3
Enter the registrant details
Use the details of the person or organisation that should own the domain. ICANN rules require the registrant’s email address to be verified, so click the confirmation email if one arrives; an unverified domain can be suspended.
- 4
Pay for the first year
Checkout shows $61.95 for the first year and the $61.95 renewal rate before you pay. Registration is usually instant.
- 5
Point it at your site and inbox
Use Serverlys hosting and email, or add DNS records for any other provider. Changes usually show up within minutes to a few hours.
- 6
Turn on auto-renewal
A lapsed domain can be re-registered by anyone. Auto-renewal is the cheapest insurance there is.
Transfer an existing .design domain
- 1
Unlock it
Turn off the registrar lock at your current provider. Transfers fail while it is on.
- 2
Get the auth code
Your current registrar must give you the authorisation (EPP) code on request.
- 3
Check the 60-day window
ICANN blocks transfers within 60 days of a registration or a previous transfer. Inside that window, the only option is to wait.
- 4
Start the transfer here
Enter the name and the auth code in the Serverlys cart. Your DNS keeps resolving while the transfer runs, so copy the records across before it completes.
More detail in the domain transfer guide and what happens when a domain expires.
Put your .design domain to work
A domain on its own is an address. These are the things people usually connect to it.
Alternatives to .design
Extensions people compare it with, at their store prices.
- .pro$31.95/yrConsultants, freelancers and professional practices.
- .me$38.95/yrPersonal brands, CVs, portfolios and about-me pages.
- .site$46.95/yrPortfolios, small business sites and personal projects.
- .rocks$21.95/yrBands, creative projects and brands with a sense of humour.
- .store$69.95/yrOnline shops that want the address to say what they do.
Before you buy
The things people actually ask us, answered plainly.
How much does a .design domain cost?
$61.95 for the first year at Serverlys, and $61.95 a year to renew. Transferring an existing .design domain in costs $61.95, which adds a year to its registration.
Who can register a .design domain?
Anyone. .design has no residency or purpose requirement, so individuals and businesses anywhere can register one.
Does the .design price go up after the first year?
No. The renewal rate is the same $61.95 as the first year, so there is no introductory discount to lose.
Which names can I register as a .design domain?
Letters a–z, digits 0–9 and hyphens, up to 63 characters before the dot, not starting or ending with a hyphen. Capitals make no difference, so YourName.design and yourname.design are the same domain. Registries can reserve particular names or set a longer minimum; the search tells you if a name cannot be registered.
How long can I register a .design domain for?
The minimum term at Serverlys is one year. Longer terms are shown at checkout; ICANN rules cap any generic-extension registration at ten years ahead at a time, and you can keep renewing for as long as you want the name.
Is WHOIS privacy included with .design?
WHOIS privacy is included free for .design, so your name, address and phone stay out of public lookups.
Is .design good for SEO?
Google treats .design like any other generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty compared with .com. Your content and links decide how the site ranks, not the extension.
Can I use a .design domain for email?
Yes. Email at a .design address works through the domain’s MX records, which you set in DNS. Serverlys business email sets them for you, or you can point them at any other email provider; the domain and the inbox do not have to be with the same company.
Do I need Serverlys hosting to register .design?
No. You can register .design on its own and point it at Serverlys hosting, at your own nameservers, or at another provider entirely. The DNS records stay editable either way.
What happens if my .design domain expires?
Renew before the expiry date and nothing changes. After expiry, most registries hold the name for a grace period, and many add a redemption period with a restore fee, before releasing it for anyone to register; the length of each is set by the .design registry. Turning on auto-renewal avoids the question.
How do I transfer a .design domain to Serverlys?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get its authorisation code, and start the transfer here. ICANN rules block transfers within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer. The transfer adds a year to the registration.
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