.us
The official country extension for the United States. Local presence for the American market.
Enter a name — the extension .us is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For incl. VAT.
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
The Country Extension for the USA
.us is the official country code top-level domain for the United States of America, introduced in 1985. It is managed by GoDaddy Registry (formerly Neustar).
Registration requires a connection to the USA – as a US citizen, resident, business with US headquarters, or organization with legitimate US presence.
A .us domain signals American identity and is ideal for businesses looking to specifically target the US market.
At a Glance
- Registry
- GoDaddy Registry
- Introduced
- 1985
- Registered domains
- ~1.8 million
- Minimum length
- 3 characters
- IDN (special chars)
- No
- Requirement
- US connection
Who is .us for?
US businesses, American organizations, companies with US branches, and anyone with a legitimate connection to the USA who wants to reach the American market.
Presence in the largest consumer market in the world – over 330 million inhabitants.
English-speaking markets.
- Clear US identity
- Trust with US customers
- Better local SEO
- American focus
- Internationally neutral
- Globally recognized
- No restrictions
- Broader applicability
US connection required
Registrants need a connection to the USA (citizen, resident, or US business).
Typical Use Case
A company with US headquarters wants to specifically reach American customers. Under companyname.us, it signals its American presence and strengthens trust in the US market.
Formerly Neustar, manages .us on behalf of the US Department of Commerce.
Largest Economy
The USA is the largest economy in the world.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .us registration
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A .us domain costs €17.33 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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Individuals and organizations with a connection to the USA can register a .us domain. This includes US citizens, residents, businesses with US headquarters, and organizations with legitimate US presence.
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.us is suitable for US businesses, American organizations, and anyone with a connection to the USA who wants to specifically target the American market.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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A .us domain signals American identity and builds trust with US customers. It can also improve local search engine rankings in the USA.
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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 €17.33.
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