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Register a .cafe Domain From TSh 12,870
Cafe & coffee domain extension
Your Café, With a Memorable Online Identity.
.cafe is a generic top-level domain designed for coffee shops, cafés, bakeries, restaurants and anyone building around coffee culture or hospitality. A .cafe domain such as yourname.cafe places your brand immediately before the extension and signals a warm, welcoming gathering place.
- Instant recognition. The address clearly communicates a café, coffee or hospitality business.
- Open registration. Available to anyone worldwide — individuals, businesses and organisations.
- Clear purpose. Ideal for coffee shops, bakeries, roasters, food blogs and community spaces.
Current prices
.cafe Domain Pricing
Start with the right name. See registration, renewal and transfer prices together, before you decide.
Make It Yours
TSh 12,870 / first year
A memorable address for your café, coffee brand or hospitality project.
Search .cafe domainsKeep Your Name
TSh 173,706 / year
The current price to keep an existing .cafe domain registered.
View Domain PricesBring Your Domain
TSh 145,418 / transfer
Move the registrar management of an eligible .cafe domain.
Transfer a .cafe domainPrice note: prices are loaded from the Truehost catalogue. Taxes, premium names and checkout conditions can change the final total.
Find Your Fit
.cafe, .coffee or .com?
One name. Three different first impressions. Compare the audience and the cost before you choose.
| The Right Ending for Your Name | .cafeHospitality | .coffeeSpecialty | .comInternational |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Cafés, bakeries & coffee shops | Roasters & coffee brands | Brands serving several regions |
| The Impression | A warm, local gathering place | Specialist coffee focus | A global presence |
| First Year | TSh 12,870 | TSh 31,226 | TSh 20,150 |
| Renewal / Year | TSh 173,706 | TSh 143,286 | TSh 30,888 |
Other domain endings
.cafe Domain Alternatives
Compare other food, drink and global extensions. Prices are loaded from the current Truehost domain catalogue.
Made for Your Brand
A .cafe Domain for Your Hospitality Work
For the café, coffee shop, bakery or food brand that needs a clear, memorable address.
Find Your .cafeYour Café
Let Your Name Lead
A memorable address that keeps the focus on your café and its welcoming atmosphere.
Your Online Menu
Make It Easy to Order
A concise name for digital menus, ordering portals and delivery partners.
Your Roastery
Give Your Beans a Home
Show origins, brewing guides and retail under a trusted café address.
Your Existing Brand
Keep Your Name Together
Add the matching .cafe to protect and extend your hospitality identity.
Domain management
.cafe Domain Management, Made Simple
Manage your .cafe registration from the Truehost account and connect the domain to compatible website, email and DNS services.
DNS management
Add and update the records used by your website, email and verification services.
Nameserver control
Point the domain to a compatible external DNS or hosting provider.
Renewal management
See the expiry date and renew the domain from your account.
Behind the Extension
.cafe Domain Facts
A global hospitality domain managed by Identity Digital (Binky Moon, LLC).
- Identity Digital
- Registry operator
- Binky Moon, LLC
- Open
- Intended use
- Anyone worldwide
- Unrestricted
- Registration policy
- No eligibility documents required
.cafe Registry and Registration Specifications
Find the details you need. Open a chapter to explore the full specifications.
Visit Identity DigitalRegistry IdentityThe extension, operator and category
| Property | Current .cafe specification |
|---|---|
| Registration sold here | Second-level name under .cafe, for example yourname.cafe |
| Registration level | Top-level domain (gTLD) |
| Parent namespace | .cafe (generic TLD) |
| Registry operator | Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital Inc.) |
| Category purpose | Cafés, coffee culture, hospitality and related projects |
Registration RulesEligibility, name format and registration terms
| Property | Current .cafe specification |
|---|---|
| Who can register | Anyone worldwide — individuals, businesses and organisations; no proof of café ownership required |
| Allocation method | First come, first served when the requested name is available |
| Registration term | Typically 1–10 years; available term confirmed during checkout |
| Allowed characters | Unaccented letters a–z, digits 0–9 and hyphens (not leading or trailing); IDN supported by the registry |
| Case sensitivity | None. Uppercase and lowercase versions are treated as the same domain |
| Matching extensions | Not included. .cafe and other endings must each be registered separately |
DNS & Registry ServicesNameservers, DNSSEC and public registration data
| Property | Current .cafe specification |
|---|---|
| DNSSEC | Supported when the DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records |
| Nameservers | Multiple nameservers can be recorded |
| Public registration data | Subject to Identity Digital / ICANN policies; WHOIS privacy commonly available |
| Domain lookup | Available through WHOIS / RDAP services and accredited registrars |
Lifecycle & ProtectionRenewal, recovery and domain disputes
| Property | Current .cafe specification |
|---|---|
| Expiry recovery | Grace and redemption windows follow registry rules; exact periods confirmed by the registrar |
| Domain disputes | Handled under the ICANN UDRP and applicable Identity Digital policies |
Domain lifecycle
What Happens If .cafe Expires?
Renew before expiry whenever possible. Exact grace and redemption windows are confirmed by the registry and your registrar.
Active
The domain and connected services can operate normally. Keep contact and billing details current.
Renewal Due
Renew at TSh 173,706 before expiry to avoid disruption.
Expired
The domain may still be renewable at the standard price for a limited period after expiry.
Recovery window
Recovery may involve additional fees. Contact support before the name is released.
Available again
Once released, the name may become available for registration by others.
Compare the available durations
Plan the Registration Beyond Year One
A longer registration can reduce the number of renewal transactions while you build. The table uses priced catalogue terms rather than multiplying an introductory offer. Any saving is measured against today’s annual-registration-and-renewal path, not a guaranteed future rate.
.cafe: registration TSh 12,870 (researched ≈ $7.32); renewal TSh 173,706 (researched ≈ $66.81) per year.
| Term | Total Price | Savings vs Annual Renewal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ≈ $7.32 | No saving | Search domains |
| 2 years | ≈ $74.13 | No saving | Search domains |
| 3 years | ≈ $140.94 | No saving | Search domains |
| 4 years | ≈ $207.75 | No saving | Search domains |
| 5 years | ≈ $274.56 | No saving | Search domains |
Select your term in checkout. Domain availability, applicable promotions, premium-name pricing and taxes are confirmed there. Estimates use Truehost catalogue research (registration ≈ $7.32 + renewal ≈ $66.81 per additional year). Live prices are loaded by the shortcodes and may differ slightly at checkout.
Existing domains
Already Have a .cafe Domain?
A transfer changes the registrar managing an existing .cafe domain. It does not require a new name or a website rebuild.
Transfer — TSh 145,418- 01
Check the registration
Confirm the domain is eligible to move and you can access its registrar account.
- 02
Submit the transfer
Enter the existing .cafe name in the Truehost transfer order.
- 03
Complete registry steps
Follow the instructions from the current registrar, Truehost and the registry.
Frequently asked questions
.cafe Domain FAQs
Answers about .cafe domain registration, pricing, eligibility, DNS, transfers and expiry.
What is a .cafe domain?
A .cafe domain is a generic top-level domain such as yourname.cafe. It is designed for cafés, coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants and anyone building around coffee culture or hospitality.
How much does a .cafe domain cost?
The current Truehost prices shown on this page are TSh 12,870 to register, TSh 173,706 to renew and TSh 145,418 to transfer. Checkout confirms the final amount. Researched catalogue figures are approximately $7.32 (registration) and $66.81 (renewal).
Who can register a .cafe domain?
Registration is open to anyone worldwide — individuals, businesses and organisations. No proof of café ownership or special eligibility documents is required.
Should I choose .cafe or .coffee?
Choose .cafe when you want a warm, welcoming identity for a café, bakery or hospitality venue. Choose .coffee for a stronger focus on the product itself (roasters, beans, brewing). Each ending is registered separately.
Can I use .cafe for email?
Yes. Connect the domain to a compatible email service and create addresses such as [email protected].
Can I host the website with another provider?
Yes. Point the domain to the nameservers or DNS records supplied by the compatible hosting provider.
How long can I register a .cafe domain?
Available terms are shown during checkout (commonly 1–10 years). Multi-year options may be offered depending on current catalogue settings.
Which characters can I use in a .cafe name?
Use unaccented letters, numbers and internal hyphens. Spaces, underscores, other punctuation and a hyphen at either end are not accepted. Internationalised domain names (IDN) are supported by the registry.
Does registering .cafe include other extensions?
No. The .cafe name is a separate registration. Search matching .coffee, .com or other endings if brand protection matters.
Who manages .cafe domains?
Binky Moon, LLC (operated by Identity Digital Inc.) runs the .cafe registry. Truehost provides the search, registration, billing, account management and customer support used on this page.
What happens when a .cafe domain expires?
Grace and recovery periods follow registry rules. Renew early. Exact windows and any recovery fees are confirmed by the registry and your registrar.
Is DNSSEC supported?
Yes. DNSSEC is supported when your DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records.
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