.org

Organizations

The domain for organizations, associations, and non-profit projects. Signals commitment and credibility.

€17.01 / year

The domain for organizations

.org is one of the original domain extensions from 1985. It was intended for non-commercial organizations and is still associated with NGOs, foundations, associations, and open-source projects to this day.

Although .org can be registered by anyone today, it still signals non-profit commitment and credibility. Wikipedia, Mozilla, and many other well-known projects use .org as their primary domain.

For associations, initiatives, educational projects, or community websites, .org is the obvious choice. But companies also use .org to emphasize their social responsibility.

At a Glance

Registry: Public Interest Registry
Introduced: 1985
Registered domains: ~10 million
Minimum length: 1 character
IDN (special chars): Yes
Restrictions: None

Who is .org intended for?

NGOs, foundations, associations, open-source projects, educational initiatives, community websites. But also companies that want to emphasize their social responsibility. .org signals: This is about more than just profit.

10M+

Registered domains. The third most popular generic extension worldwide.

.com International + .net Network +

.org Organizations

The classic generic extensions.

.org

Signals non-profit purpose
High credibility
Ideal for associations and NGOs
Established since 1985

.com

Commercial character
Neutral
For businesses
Better known

Open registration

Anyone can register a .org domain. Proof of non-profit status is not required.

Typical use case

An environmental protection association wants to be present online. Under environment-initiative.org it's immediately clear: People are committed to a good cause here. The domain creates trust and stands out from commercial offerings.

Registry

Public Interest Registry

Non-profit organization that has managed .org in the public interest since 2003.

Notable examples

Wikipedia.org, Mozilla.org, Creative Commons – many of the most important projects on the internet use .org.

€17.01

pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.

DNS management included
SSL certificate included
No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .org registration

How much does a .org domain cost?

A .org domain costs €17.01 per year. The price applies to both new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.

Do I need to be non-profit to register .org?

No. Although .org is traditionally associated with organizations, anyone can register a .org domain today. No proof is required.

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 .org more reputable than .com?

.org signals non-profit commitment, while .com has a more commercial character. Both are established and reputable. The choice depends on what message you want to convey.

How do I transfer an existing .org 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 €17.01.

Can I use .org for a company?

Yes, that is possible. Many companies use .org for their CSR activities or to emphasize their social responsibility. The main website often remains under .com.

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