.com

International

The classic among domains. Globally recognized, globally trusted. No registration restrictions.

€17.55 / year

The Classic Among Domains

.com is the most recognized and widely registered domain extension worldwide. It has existed since 1985 and was one of the first extensions ever. Originally it stood for "commercial"—today anyone can register one.

If you want to be perceived internationally or protect your name outside your home country, .com is essential. Users worldwide instinctively type .com when looking for a website.

The downside of this popularity: Almost all short, memorable names are long taken. If you're looking for a .com domain today, you need to get creative or use word combinations.

At a Glance

Registry: Verisign
Introduced: 1985
Registered domains: ~160 million
Minimum length: 1 character
IDN (umlauts): Yes
Restrictions: None

.com or National Extension?

For a local business, a national domain like .de is often the better choice. But as soon as you want to address international customers or protect your brand globally, .com becomes relevant. The pragmatic solution: Secure both.

160M+

Registered domains. By far the most popular domain extension worldwide.

.com International

+ .de Germany + .eu Europe

Combine international and regional presence.

.com

Globally known and trusted
International reach
No restrictions
Standard in English-speaking world

.de

Only known in Germany
Local reach
More affordable (€6.19/year)
First choice for German customers

No Restrictions

Anyone can register a .com domain. There are no residency or business requirements.

Typical Use Case

A German company expands internationally. In addition to the existing .de domain, the .com variant is secured. International customers now find the company at both addresses, and the brand is protected worldwide.

Registry

Verisign

Has operated the .com infrastructure for decades with extremely high availability.

Proven Infrastructure

.com runs on one of the most stable infrastructures on the internet. Outages are extremely rare.

€17.55

pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.

DNS management included
SSL certificate included
No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .com registration

How much does a .com domain cost?

A .com domain costs €17.55 per year. This price applies to both new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.

Why is .com more expensive than .de?

The prices are set by the respective registries. Verisign, which manages .com, has higher wholesale prices than DENIC for .de.

How quickly is my domain active?

Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use it immediately.

Do I need .com if I already have .de?

That depends on your target audience. If you only operate in Germany, .de is often sufficient. As soon as you work internationally or want to protect your brand, .com makes sense.

How do I transfer an existing .com domain?

Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €17.55.

What if my desired domain is taken?

Check if the domain is actively used. For inactive domains, you can try to contact the owner. Alternatively, switch to a variant or use another extension like .de or .eu.

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