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| Reserve a domain name today and give your business a distinct Web address. (yourcompany.com, yourcompany.net and yourcompany.biz are examples of domain names.)
By registering for your own domain name, you will: Create a professional image. Build your company's credibility. Make it easier for visitors to remember your Web address.
Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD)
A generic top-level domain (gTLD) is a top-level domain used (at least in theory) by a particular class of organization. These are three or more letters long, and are named for the type of organization that they represent (for example, .com for commercial organizations). |
| Extension |
Common Usages |
| .com |
Most widely used extension in the world. Most businesses prefer a .com domain name because it is a highly recognized symbol for having a presence on the Internet. |
| .net |
Commonly used by Internet service providers, Web hosting companies or other businesses that are directly involved in the infrastructure of the Internet. |
| .info |
Signifies that the Web site is a credible information resource. |
| .mobi |
Reserved for Web sites built for easy viewing on mobile devices. |
| .org |
Reserved for non-profit groups and trade associations. |
| .biz |
Helps segment the Internet space for the small business sector. |
| .name |
The only domain extension specifically designed for the individual. |
| .tv |
Allows you to brand a company or product using one of the most recognized two-letter symbols in the world—TV. |
| .ws |
Originally the country code for the island of Samoa, the name is now marketed worldwide as the top-level domain name for “WebSite” |
Country Specific Domain Names (ccTLDs)
A country-specific extension is a great way to create a global Web presence with a local focus.
- Speak to a new market. Create an in-language web site, or display content that is relevant to a specific location.
- Protect your brand. Register country-specific extensions to prevent unauthorized use of your trademarks, brands, and licensed names.
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| Extension |
Country |
| North America/Caribbean |
| .gd |
Grenada |
| .ms |
Montserrat |
| .com.mx |
Mexico |
| .qc.com |
Quebec |
| .tc |
Turks & Caicos Islands |
| .us |
United States |
| .us.com |
United States, alternate for .us |
| .vg |
British Virgin Islands |
| Central/South America |
| .ar.com |
Argentina, alternate for .ar |
| .br.com |
Brazil, alternate for .br |
| .bz |
Belize |
| .gs |
South Georgia & Sandwich Islands |
| .com.mx |
Mexico |
| .uy.com |
Uruguay, alternate for .uy |
| Europe |
| .am |
Armenia |
| .at |
Austria |
| .be |
Belgium |
| .de |
Germany |
| .de.com |
Germany, alternate for .de |
| .es |
Spain |
| .com.es |
Spain |
| .nom.es |
Spain |
| .org.es |
Spain |
| .eu.com |
European Union, alternate for .eu |
| .gb.com |
United Kingdom, alternate for .uk |
| .gb.net |
United Kingdom, alternate for .uk |
| .hu.com |
Hungary, alternate for .hu |
| .no.com |
Norway, alternate for .no |
| .se.com |
Sweden, alternate for .se |
| .se.net |
Sweden, alternate for .se |
| .co.uk |
United Kingdom |
| .uk.com |
United Kingdom, alternate for .uk |
| .uk.net |
United Kingdom, alternate for .uk |
| .me.uk |
United Kingdom |
| .org.uk |
United Kingdom |
| Africa/Middle East and |
| .sa.com |
Saudi Arabia, alternate for .sa |
| .za.com |
South Africa, alternate for .za |
| Asia |
| .cn.com |
China, alternate for .cn |
| .in |
India |
| .co.in |
India |
| .firm.in |
India |
| .gen.in |
India |
| .ind.in |
India |
| .net.in |
India |
| .org.in |
India |
| .jpn.com |
Japan, alternate for .jp |
| .kr.com |
Republic of Korea, alternate for .kr |
| .la |
Laos |
| .ru.com |
Russian Federation, alternate for .ru |
| Pacific |
| .cc |
Cocos |
| .cx |
Christmas Island |
| .fm |
Federated States of Micronesia |
| .co.nz |
New Zealand |
| .net.nz |
New Zealand |
| .org.nz |
New Zealand |
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