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.cloud

nTLD

The domain for cloud services, SaaS products, and modern tech projects. Descriptive, memorable, readily available.

€37.51 / year
Register from anywhere
Instant activation
No setup fee
DNS & SSL included

The Descriptive Domain for Tech Projects

.cloud is one of the new generic top-level domains (nTLDs) introduced in 2015. Unlike classic extensions like .com or .net, .cloud immediately conveys a message: this is about cloud technology, digital services, modern infrastructure.

The domain is ideal for SaaS providers, cloud hosting services, backup solutions, DevOps tools, and generally for businesses offering cloud-based products. But it goes beyond that: anyone wanting to project a modern, technology-oriented image will find .cloud a fitting extension.

Since .cloud is much younger than .com, many attractive names are still available. A clear advantage over the overcrowded classic TLDs.

At a Glance

Registry
Aruba S.p.A.
Introduced
2015
Type
Generic nTLD
Minimum length
1 character
IDN support
Yes
Restrictions
None

Who is .cloud for?

SaaS startups, cloud hosting providers, backup services, DevOps platforms, API providers—all benefit from a domain that immediately communicates their industry. But agencies, freelancers, and companies outside the tech sector also use .cloud to project a modern image.

nTLD

New top-level domain since 2015. More choices, more available names, clear thematic focus.

.io Tech + .dev Developer +
.cloud Cloud

Tech TLDs compared. All modern, all descriptive.

.cloud
  • Thematically relevant
  • Many names available
  • Modern and memorable
  • Clear industry association
.com
  • Generic, no message
  • Usually already taken
  • Established but crowded
  • No thematic connection

Availability

Unlike .com, many short, memorable names are still available under .cloud. Check your desired domain—chances are good.

Typical Use Case

A SaaS startup offers project management software. Instead of settling for project-management-tool-online.com, they register projects.cloud—short, memorable, thematically fitting. The domain immediately communicates: cloud-based, modern, professional.

Registry
Aruba S.p.A.

Italian hosting provider and registry operator for .cloud since 2015.

No Restrictions

Anyone can register .cloud—individuals, businesses, organizations. No documentation, no industry affiliation required.

€37.51
pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.
  • DNS management included
  • No setup fee
  • Free transfer

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .cloud registration

How much does a .cloud domain cost?
A .cloud domain costs €37.51 per year. There's no setup fee. This price applies to both new registrations and transfers.
Who can register a .cloud domain?
Anyone. There are no restrictions—neither geographic nor industry-related. Individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide can register .cloud domains.
How quickly is my domain active?
Registration happens in real-time. As soon as your order is complete, you can set up DNS records and start using the domain.
Is .cloud good for SEO?
Yes. Google treats all TLDs equally. The extension itself has no direct impact on ranking. What matters more is that the domain is memorable and relevant to your content—both of which .cloud delivers for tech projects.
How do I transfer an existing .cloud domain?
Request the auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process with us. The transfer is initiated automatically and completes within a few hours.
Do I need .cloud if I already have .com?
That depends on your project. If you offer cloud-based services, .cloud can sharpen your positioning. As a complement to .com, it also protects your brand in a relevant namespace.

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