Register a .org domain
.org domains cost $16.95 for the first year at Serverlys and renew at $16.95. Non-profits, communities, open-source projects and causes.
.org pricing
| Register, first year | $16.95/yr |
|---|---|
| Renew, every year after | $16.95/yr |
| Transfer in (adds a year) | $16.95/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 .org is the price you pay every year after, so the second invoice holds no surprise.
What .org is for
One of the original 1985 generic extensions, long associated with non-profit organisations, though registration is open to anyone and no proof of status is asked for. Readers tend to read a .org as a mission rather than a shop. The registry is operated by Public Interest Registry.
- In Google search
- Google treats .org 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 .org, 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 .org
- Charities, foundations and non-profit organisations.
- Open-source projects, standards groups and research collaborations.
- Clubs, associations, parent groups and other community organisations.
- Advocacy campaigns and causes that run separately from a company site.
Choosing a .org name
- Use the name supporters already use, whether that is the full name or an acronym members say out loud.
- Register the .com of the name too if donors or members are likely to guess it.
- Because .org signals a cause, it is a poor fit for a purely commercial store: visitors may expect a non-profit.
- Keep it short and easy to spell: no hyphens, no numbers, nothing that has to be explained over the phone.
What comes with a .org domain
Renewal, privacy and DNS live in one place, so pointing the name at a website or an inbox takes minutes.
Editable DNS. Point .org 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 .org, 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. $16.95 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 .org domain
Register a new name, or move one you already own.
Register a new .org name
- 1
Search the name
Type the name you want with .org. The search asks the registry directly, and the Serverlys cart is the final word on availability and premium pricing.
- 2
Pick the exact spelling
.org 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 $16.95 for the first year and the $16.95 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 .org 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 .org domain to work
A domain on its own is an address. These are the things people usually connect to it.
Alternatives to .org
Extensions people compare it with, at their store prices.
- .com$14.95/yrAny business that wants the address customers type by default.
- .net$16.95/yrTech, network and internet businesses, or a fallback when the .com is taken.
- .info$27.95/yrGuides, resource sites and informational projects.
- .social$41.95/yrCommunities, social projects and agencies that run social media.
- .blog$34.95/yrWriters, publications and company blogs.
Before you buy
The things people actually ask us, answered plainly.
How much does a .org domain cost?
$16.95 for the first year at Serverlys, and $16.95 a year to renew. Transferring an existing .org domain in costs $16.95, which adds a year to its registration.
Who can register a .org domain?
Anyone. .org has no residency or purpose requirement, so individuals and businesses anywhere can register one.
Does the .org price go up after the first year?
No. The renewal rate is the same $16.95 as the first year, so there is no introductory discount to lose.
Which names can I register as a .org 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.org and yourname.org 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 .org 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 .org?
WHOIS privacy is included free for .org, so your name, address and phone stay out of public lookups.
Is .org good for SEO?
Google treats .org 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 .org domain for email?
Yes. Email at a .org 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 .org?
No. You can register .org 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 .org 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 .org registry. Turning on auto-renewal avoids the question.
How do I transfer a .org 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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