.org
The domain for organizations, associations, and non-profit projects. Signals commitment and credibility.
Enter a name — the extension .org is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
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You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
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.
Registered domains. The third most popular generic extension worldwide.
The classic generic extensions.
- Signals non-profit purpose
- High credibility
- Ideal for associations and NGOs
- Established since 1985
- 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.
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.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .org registration
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A .org domain costs €20.24 per year. The price applies to both new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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No. Although .org is traditionally associated with organizations, anyone can register a .org domain today. No proof is required.
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Registration happens in real time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can create DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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.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.
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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 €20.24.
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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.
More domain extensions
Complementary or alternative to .org