Register a .host domain
.host domains cost $116.95 for the first year at Serverlys and renew at $116.95. Hosting companies, servers and infrastructure projects.
.host pricing
| Register, first year | $116.95/yr |
|---|---|
| Renew, every year after | $116.95/yr |
| Transfer in (adds a year) | $116.95/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 .host is the price you pay every year after, so the second invoice holds no surprise.
What .host is for
A generic extension for hosting and infrastructure, open to anyone. It is the most expensive extension the store sells, which keeps short names more available than on cheaper extensions.
- In Google search
- Google treats .host 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 .host, 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 .host
- Hosting companies and resellers.
- Server, game-server and infrastructure projects.
- Nameserver and mail hostnames for a hosting brand.
- Event hosts and hospitality businesses.
Choosing a .host name
- Budget for the renewal: the yearly rate is the same after the first year, and it is the highest in the store.
- Use the brand name on its own; repeating hosting in the name is redundant.
- Keep customer-facing pages on your main domain if .host is only for infrastructure.
- Keep it short and easy to spell: no hyphens, no numbers, nothing that has to be explained over the phone.
What comes with a .host domain
Renewal, privacy and DNS live in one place, so pointing the name at a website or an inbox takes minutes.
Editable DNS. Point .host 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 .host, 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. $116.95 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 .host domain
Register a new name, or move one you already own.
Register a new .host name
- 1
Search the name
Type the name you want with .host. The search asks the registry directly, and the Serverlys cart is the final word on availability and premium pricing.
- 2
Pick the exact spelling
.host 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 $116.95 for the first year and the $116.95 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 .host 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 .host domain to work
A domain on its own is an address. These are the things people usually connect to it.
Alternatives to .host
Extensions people compare it with, at their store prices.
- .cloud$26.95/yrSaaS products, cloud services and software companies.
- .net$16.95/yrTech, network and internet businesses, or a fallback when the .com is taken.
- .io$69.95/yrTech start-ups, developer tools and software products.
- .online$44.95/yrAny business whose main presence is on the web.
- .site$46.95/yrPortfolios, small business sites and personal projects.
Before you buy
The things people actually ask us, answered plainly.
How much does a .host domain cost?
$116.95 for the first year at Serverlys, and $116.95 a year to renew. Transferring an existing .host domain in costs $116.95, which adds a year to its registration.
Who can register a .host domain?
Anyone. .host has no residency or purpose requirement, so individuals and businesses anywhere can register one.
Does the .host price go up after the first year?
No. The renewal rate is the same $116.95 as the first year, so there is no introductory discount to lose.
Which names can I register as a .host 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.host and yourname.host 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 .host 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 .host?
WHOIS privacy is included free for .host, so your name, address and phone stay out of public lookups.
Is .host good for SEO?
Google treats .host 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 .host domain for email?
Yes. Email at a .host 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 .host?
No. You can register .host 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 .host 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 .host registry. Turning on auto-renewal avoids the question.
How do I transfer a .host 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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