.net

Network

The classic alternative to .com. Originally designed for networks, today established worldwide as a professional domain.

€19.34 / year

The Alternative to .com

.net is one of the oldest domain extensions and has existed since 1985. Originally intended for network infrastructure providers, today anyone can register it. It is operated by Verisign, the same registry as .com.

As the second most popular generic extension after .com, .net is an established alternative when the desired .com domain is already taken. Many successful companies use .net as their primary domain.

For IT companies, software developers, and technical projects, .net conveys a fitting technical character without sacrificing the credibility of a classic extension.

At a Glance

Registry: Verisign
Introduced: 1985
Registered domains: ~13 million
Minimum length: 1 character
IDN (special chars): Yes
Restrictions: None

When is .net the right choice?

If your desired domain under .com is taken, .net is often the best alternative. It's also an excellent fit for technical projects, network services, or IT companies. Many also use .net as a supplement to their .com domain.

13M+

Registered domains. The second most popular generic extension after .com.

.com International +

.net Network

+ .org Organizations

The classic generic extensions.

.net

More names available
Technical character
Same stable registry (Verisign)
Established since 1985

.com

Almost everything taken
More neutral
Better known
First choice for many

No restrictions

Anyone can register a .net domain. There are no residency or company requirements.

Typical use case

An IT service provider wants a professional domain. Their desired address under .com is taken. Under network-service.net they find a suitable alternative that signals technical competence and appears professional.

Registry

Verisign

Has operated .net and .com for decades with extremely high availability.

Proven infrastructure

.net runs on the same stable infrastructure as .com. Outages are extremely rare.

€19.34

pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.

DNS management included
SSL certificate included
No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .net registration

How much does a .net domain cost?

A .net domain costs €19.34 per year. The price applies to both new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.

Who is .net suitable for?

.net is suitable for everyone, but is particularly popular with IT companies, software developers, and technical projects. It is also a good choice as an alternative to a taken .com domain.

How quickly is my domain active?

Registration happens in real time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can create DNS records and use the domain immediately.

Is .net less reputable than .com?

No. .net has existed as long as .com and is operated by the same registry (Verisign). Many well-known companies use .net as their primary domain.

How do I transfer an existing .net domain?

Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during ordering. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €19.34.

Should I secure both .com and .net?

If you want to protect your brand, it makes sense to secure both variants. This prevents others from registering the alternative.

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