About .net

The domain for networking and connectivity

The .net domain is synonymous with networking and connectivity, making it the perfect choice for businesses, organizations, and individuals involved in technology, telecommunications, and networking services. Whether you're building a network infrastructure, offering web hosting services, or connecting communities online, a .net domain establishes your presence in the digital network.

Who it's for

  • Network and IT

    ISPs, hosting and IT companies.

  • Online services

    Platforms and web services.

  • A .com alternative

    When the .com is taken.

What comes with your .net domain

Everything you need to point your domain at a website and start using email on it.

  • Free DNS & Mail Hosting

    Add our Free DNS & Mail Hosting plan at checkout for DNS management, email forwarding and two mailboxes (2 GB each, 4 GB total), free while your domain is registered with us. No website hosting is included.

  • Domain lock

    Lock your domain against unauthorised transfers and unlock it only when you want to move it.

  • Privacy protection

    Free on every .in domain. For most other extensions it's a low yearly add-on you can tick at checkout.

  • Full control

    Change nameservers and DNS, get transfer codes and renew early from your client area or the Motherhost app.

  • Renewal reminders

    We email you before your domain expires, so it doesn't lapse by accident.

  • Clear prices

    First-year, renewal and transfer prices are shown upfront, with a GST invoice for Indian customers.

FAQs

.net domain questions

Straight answers on prices, registration, transfers and renewals.

A .net domain is a top-level domain (TLD) originally intended for entities involved in networking technologies, telecommunications, and internet infrastructure. It is widely used by businesses, organizations, and individuals to represent their presence in the digital network.

Anyone can register a .net domain, regardless of location or industry. It's the preferred choice for technology companies, web hosting providers, and organizations involved in networking services and internet infrastructure.

Choosing a .net domain signifies your association with networking and connectivity, making it ideal for businesses and organizations involved in technology, telecommunications, and internet services. It establishes your presence in the digital network and enhances your credibility within the industry.

.net domains are registered through PDR Ltd. (PublicDomainRegistry.com), an accredited registrar, and managed by Motherhost. Motherhost is our brand.

It's an optional yearly add-on you can choose at checkout, where the .net registry allows it. It keeps your personal contact details out of public WHOIS lookups.

Yes. Add our Free DNS & Mail Hosting plan at checkout for DNS management, email forwarding and two mailboxes (2 GB each, 4 GB total), free while the domain is registered with us. No website hosting is included. If you need more mailboxes, add business email hosting, or point the domain at any email provider you already use.

From 1 year, and up to 10 years for most extensions. You can renew early from your client area. The renewal price is shown on this page before you buy.

Yes. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get its authorisation (EPP) code, then start a transfer on our domain transfer page. The transfer price includes a one-year renewal, so one year is added to your current expiry date.

Your website and email stop working on the expiry date. For a grace period after that, whose length depends on the extension, you can still renew at the normal price. After that a restore fee applies, and if the domain isn't restored it is deleted and anyone can register it. We email you reminders before your domain expires.

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