.us Domains
Register your .us domain
America's own country code — a clear signal of US presence for businesses, organisations and citizens with a genuine connection to the States. Register from $7.99/yr, renewal shown before you pay.
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The Extension
Why .us?
.us is the official United States country-code extension, in service since 1985 and open to registrants with a genuine American connection. It reads as local to US customers, keeps whole-name availability far higher than .com, and makes natural sense for businesses whose identity is explicitly American.
Two rules distinguish it. First, the nexus requirement: registrants must be US citizens or residents, US organisations, or foreign entities with a bona fide US presence. Second, registry policy prohibits WHOIS privacy services on .us — registrant details are public, so businesses often register under their company identity. We state both up front, along with the renewal price.
Good Fit
.us works best for
- American businesses serving domestic customers
- US organisations, projects and campaigns
- Brands wanting explicitly American identity
- Names long taken in .com but free in .us
What You Get
Included with every domain
Unmistakably American
The extension signals US presence to customers and search engines alike — local relevance in two letters.
Fresh availability
Clean, short names exhausted in .com decades ago are routinely still open in .us.
Honest about the rules
Nexus requirement and the registry's no-privacy policy stated before you register — not discovered after.
Common Questions
Questions about .us
Who can register a .us domain?
US citizens and permanent residents, US-based organisations and companies, and foreign entities with a bona fide presence in the United States — such as regularly selling there. You attest your nexus category at registration.
Why can't I get WHOIS privacy on .us?
The usTLD's registry policy prohibits private and proxy registrations across all registrars — it's an extension-level rule, not a registrar choice. Individuals uncomfortable with public details often register through their business identity instead, or choose a different extension.
Is .us good for search rankings in America?
It signals US relevance, which can help for local and national queries — similar to how .co.uk signals Britain. For a business serving American customers it's a sound choice; for a global audience, a generic extension travels better.
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