.dev Domains
Register your .dev domain
The developer extension with security built into the specification: every .dev site is HTTPS-only, browser-enforced. Ours come with the free SSL to match. Register from $15.99/yr, renewal shown before you pay.
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The Extension
Why .dev?
.dev is run by Google Registry and built for the people who build: developers, tools, docs, portfolios and APIs. Its distinctive feature is baked into browsers — the entire extension is on the HSTS preload list, meaning .dev sites load over HTTPS only. A .dev domain without a certificate simply won't load, which makes the whole namespace encrypted by default.
That's why we pair every .dev with our free, auto-renewing SSL — the extension's requirement is covered the moment your site goes live. WHOIS privacy is free, and the renewal price is on screen before you commit.
Good Fit
.dev works best for
- Developer portfolios and personal sites
- Documentation, SDKs and API references
- Open-source projects and dev tools
- Staging and product sites for engineering brands
What You Get
Included with every domain
HTTPS enforced by design
The whole .dev zone is HSTS-preloaded in browsers — every visit to every .dev site is encrypted, no exceptions.
Free SSL included here
Since .dev won't load without a certificate, ours ships with free SSL that issues and renews automatically.
Audience-native branding
To developers, a .dev address reads as fluent — the right signal for tools, docs and portfolios.
Common Questions
Questions about .dev
What does HTTPS-only actually mean for my .dev site?
Browsers refuse to load .dev over plain HTTP — the extension is on the HSTS preload list, so the encryption requirement is enforced client-side. Practically it means you need a valid SSL certificate from day one, which our hosting provides and renews free.
Is .dev only for professional developers?
It's open to everyone with no eligibility checks. The audience association is technical, so it suits code-adjacent projects best — but a learning journal or a student portfolio is exactly as welcome as a funded devtools startup.
Will a .dev domain rank normally in search?
Yes — it's a generic extension with no geographic tie, ranked on content like any .com. The enforced HTTPS even aligns with the secure-by-default direction search engines reward.
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