Give your writing a permanent home

Register a .blog Domain From 4.06 USD

Q: Does the first-year price continue every year?

Not necessarily. The registration figure is [th_price tld="blog"]; the separate renewal figure is [th_price tld="blog" type="renew"]. Plan ongoing costs from the renewal amount and review the payable total before each order.

Readable. Content-focused. Yours.

A Destination Built for Words and Ideas.

Think of the title that appears at the top of every post or newsletter. .blog places that title under an ending designed for writers and publishers. For a project such as notes.blog, it gathers readers, feedback and returning visitors into one steady address.

Lead with a name people can recall. Choose your project title or a clear variation rather than a long platform URL.
Make the purpose obvious. Readers immediately understand they have arrived at a place for writing and ideas.
Leave room to expand. Start with a simple archive; add newsletters, archives or member sections later without changing the core address.

Illustrative writing identity: Notes uses .blog across its public site and contact address.

Understand the full cost

.blog Domain Pricing

First-year cost is only one factor. Review what you pay to claim an available name, keep it for another year, or move an existing registration into your Truehost account.

Start here

Claim the Name

4.06 USD / first year

Secure your writing address before investing in design or promotion.

Check .blog availability

Renew

Keep Publishing

TSh 75,686 / year

Readers who already follow you should still find the address next year. Factor this cost into ongoing plans.

Explore registration costs

Transfer

Move Existing Registration

TSh 68,276 / transfer

Keep the same address while shifting day-to-day management into your Truehost account.

Move your existing .blog

Before paying: figures shown here come from the live pricing system, not a static estimate. Check the final order summary for taxes, premium-name pricing and any extras.

Match the ending to your work

.blog, .com or .org?

Who do you expect to reach? A personal journal, a company content hub and a wider publishing project may favour different suffixes. Weigh that audience against name availability and long-term cost.

Compare content and wider registration options
Align the Ending with Your Focus	.blogContent focus	.comGeneral reach	.orgOrganisational
Typical Audience	Writers, journals and content projects	Broad audiences across markets	Non-profits & community groups
Impression	Clearly built for writing	Familiar and open-ended	Organisational tone
New Registration	4.06 USD	8.24 USD	8.79 USD
Annual Extension	TSh 75,686	TSh 30,888	TSh 31,798

Other endings may suit

.blog Domain Alternatives

If your preferred .blog spelling is already taken, browse these related extensions and compare their registration terms before deciding on a different path.

.infoEstablished domain

Ways the address can serve you

A .blog Domain for the Writing You Are Doing

A domain becomes useful when people actually visit it. These examples show how one address can support a personal journal, a topic series or a growing publication.

Find Your .blog

Personal Journal

Give Your Writing a Fixed Address

Offer one consistent place for posts, archives and contact without relying on platform profiles.

Topic Series

Publish Under a Clear Banner

Link the domain to regular posts, topic collections and email updates, then share the address wherever you write.

Editorial Project

Keep the Archive Easy to Find

Show past pieces, current series and contributor notes under one memorable destination.

Name Consistency

Cover the Ways Readers Search

When both spellings are free, register .blog and a matching general ending, then point one to the other.

Once the name is yours

.blog Domain Management, Made Straightforward

After registration the address needs clear instructions for visitors and messages. Use the account tools to keep those connections current, monitor the registration and prepare for any future move.

TRUEHOSTAccount example

Registered addressnotes.blogDemonstration only

Website routingA / CNAME

Mail deliveryMX / TXT

NameserversExternal DNS

Keep your publishing destinations organised here.

DNS management

Enter the records supplied by your website platform. Confirm the target carefully before overwriting an existing entry.

Nameserver control

Prefer another provider’s DNS? Apply its nameservers so that provider answers queries for the address.

Renewal management

Note the registration end date early enough to arrange payment and keep the public-facing name active.

Transfer support

Request guidance on shifting registrar responsibility, including the steps the registry expects.

Everyday administration

Why Manage Your .blog Domain with Truehost?

Buying the name is the first step. These account features help you connect services, handle messages and keep reliable access to the address your readers rely on.

One-click Cloudflare push

Use the Cloudflare push option to cut down on manual DNS entry when linking that service to your registration.

Transparent First-Year Cost

4.06 USD / first year

See the live first-year figure before finalising a project name or ordering printed materials.

Clear Renewal Pricing

TSh 75,686 / year

Renewal cost appears separately, so you can plan beyond any introductory registration rate.

Free DNS management

Update website targets and verification records without purchasing a separate DNS-management product.

Free email forwarding

A forwarder sends incoming messages to an inbox you already use; it does not replace a full hosted mailbox.

2FA and domain lock

Enable two-factor authentication and available domain locks to reduce the chance of unauthorised account or transfer activity.

Coming soon

Free business email

A no-cost mailbox option is planned. Until it arrives, choose a suitable paid service if your project needs one now.

Coming soon

Free website builder

A free builder is also on the roadmap; do not treat it as available when budgeting for a site you need today.

Not available yet: the roadmap items above form no part of the current purchase. They should not be counted as included email hosting or an included website-building plan.

Link the reader journey

How to Put Your .blog Domain to Work

Someone may first find a post, send a message and later return for the archive. Each step can share the same identity. Apply each service’s DNS requirements; different providers can still operate behind one domain.

Invite readers to explore the project at notes.blog.
Receive messages via [email protected].
Offer dedicated spaces such as archive.notes.blog and members.notes.blog.

Check .blog availability

notes.blogAn illustrative connected project

A practical address layout

Organise Around One Memorable Name

Decide which destination sits at the main address and which deserves its own prefix. The examples below are illustrative only and do not claim these names are free.

Reader Task	Illustrative Destination	What People Encounter
Discover the project	`notes.blog`	Latest posts, background and contact options
Browse past writing	`archive.notes.blog`	Organised collections by topic or date
Access member material	`members.notes.blog`	Private notes, drafts and extras
Send a message	`[email protected]`	A branded contact address routed to your chosen mailbox

Website Builder →Online Shop →Web Design →

Select the tools you actually need

Add More Around Your .blog Domain

Registration alone does not create a website or a hosted mailbox. Choose the products your project requires; each carries its own subscription and billing terms.

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Web hosting

Cloud Hosting

From TSh 33,800 / month

Select a place to store the site’s files and database, then point the new address at it when the pages are ready.

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No-code website

AI Website Builder

From TSh 7,935 / month

Use a website-building tool if you prefer to assemble pages without writing the underlying code yourself.

Build your site →

Cloud server

VPS Hosting

From TSh 17,602 / month

Choose a virtual server when your software needs more control over its environment than a shared account supplies.

Choose server resources →

Site security

SSL Certificates

From TSh 7,800 / year

Apply a suitable certificate with your hosting setup so browsers can establish encrypted connections to the site.

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Confirm the spelling first

.blog Domain Name Rules

Write the exact spelling before you search. The label to the left of .blog must follow the registry’s format rules, and a correctly formed spelling can still be reserved or already held by someone else.

Accepted in a .blog name

Plain English letters without accent marks
Digits, including any that form part of your project name
A hyphen between words, never at the start or end
Combinations such as field-notes24

Not accepted

Beginning or ending the label with a hyphen
Spaces, underscores or other symbols
Characters that require internationalised-domain encoding in restricted contexts
Reserved spellings and names already held by others

Check Sample Spellings

Candidate	Format Check	Explanation
`notes.blog`	Valid spelling	Uses only permitted characters
`field-notes24.blog`	Valid spelling	Combines letters, a middle hyphen and digits
`-notes.blog`	Invalid spelling	A leading hyphen breaks the format rule
`field_notes.blog`	Invalid spelling	The underscore falls outside the allowed character set

Gather the details you will need

Your .blog Registration Checklist

Individuals, writers and organisations may apply for .blog. No proof of publishing activity is required. Provide accurate details for the person or body that will hold the registration.

Information you need

The legal holder’s full personal or organisational identity
An inbox that will receive registration notices
Correct contact and postal information for the holder
Your chosen spelling, already checked against the permitted format

What registration does not supply

A built-in blogging platform or content system
Exclusive legal rights to a project or trading name
Hosted mailboxes or web hosting as part of the name alone
A permanent registration with no future payments

Before you register

Check related endings

Think about how someone who hears your project name might type it. Search any important variation before printing an address you may later want to change.

Review existing rights

A successful availability check is not a trade-mark clearance. Look at existing projects and relevant rights before adopting a name for public use.

Use a lasting email address

Select an inbox you can still reach even if this domain later becomes unavailable. That simplifies registration queries and urgent account notices.

Know the namespace

.blog Domain Facts

A brief overview of the .blog extension, operated as an open generic top-level domain. These points describe .blog itself rather than every content-related domain.

Open: Registration policy; Available worldwide with no publishing requirement
1–10 yrs: Registration term; Confirm available periods at checkout
Knock Knock: Registry operator; Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC (Automattic)

Registry operated by Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC (a subsidiary of Automattic). Open registration model with no requirement to publish a blog. Checked against current public registry information, October 2026.

.blog Registry and Registration Specifications

Expand the relevant topic for practical notes on registration, DNS and recovery. These are registry requirements, not a guarantee that every possible term or feature appears in your order.

Visit nic.blog

Registry IdentityWhere .blog sits in the domain family

Namespace reference
Property	.blog requirement
Example registration	Second-level .blog name: `notes.blog`
Position in DNS	The registered label sits directly under .blog; .blog is a generic top-level domain.
Namespace type	Generic top-level domain (gTLD)
Registry organisation	Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC (Automattic)
Delegation	Entered the root in 2016
Intended category	Blogs, journals, content projects and writing-focused sites; open to any applicant.

Registration RulesApplicant and spelling requirements

Application reference
Property	.blog requirement
Eligible applicants	Individuals and organisations may apply; no requirement to publish a blog or prove content activity.
How names are assigned	An available spelling is awarded to the first successful application; reserved names remain excluded.
Permitted duration	The registry accepts periods of one through ten years. Confirm which options Truehost offers for the selected order.
Label length	Typically 1–63 characters for the portion before .blog, subject to registry technical limits.
Character set	Basic Latin letters, decimal digits and permitted hyphens; leading or trailing hyphens are excluded.
IDN support	Supported where offered by the registry and registrar; confirm availability at the time of order.
Capitalisation	Changing letter case does not create a different registration.
Other suffixes	A purchase covers this ending only; matching names under other endings require additional orders.

DNS & Registry ServicesTechnical configuration and disclosure

DNS configuration reference
Property	.blog requirement
DNSSEC	Your DNS host must support signing and the necessary DS records for DNSSEC to be configured.
Nameserver allowance	Multiple nameserver entries are permitted within registry technical limits.
Registrant disclosure	Subject to applicable privacy and registry policies; many registrars offer WHOIS privacy where available.
Registration lookup	Query technical registration details through RDAP or WHOIS services provided by the registry and registrars.

Lifecycle & ProtectionDeadlines and complaint handling

Recovery reference
Property	.blog requirement
Renewal deadline	Renew before expiry. Grace and redemption periods follow standard ICANN and registry rules; exact windows are confirmed by the registrar.
Disputed registrations	Allegations of abusive registration may be handled under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP).

Protect a working address

What Happens If .blog Expires?

An expired address can interrupt more than a website: contact forms, password resets and reader messages may all depend on it. Arrange renewal before the end date. The registry’s recovery window is a final chance, not a planned renewal method.

01Resolving

Active

Confirm that payment arrangements and contact details remain usable while the registration is current.

02Action due

Renewal Due

The displayed renewal charge is TSh 75,686. Complete payment early, especially if approval from another person is required.

03Grace period

Expired

During the initial grace window after expiry the address may still resolve. Act at once rather than treating continued service as proof of renewal.

04Redemption

Recovery window

Once suspension begins, connected services stop. Recovery may still be possible for a limited time and can involve extra fees.

05Released

Cancelled

After the recovery window closes the unrenewed name is scheduled for release. Another party may then register it; recovery is no longer assured.

Select a registration period

Plan Beyond the First Year

Compare the full price for each available term. Search for your name, then choose the registration period during checkout.

Current catalogue prices. Savings compare the total with one year of registration plus annual renewals at today’s rates. Future renewal rates may change. Only available priced terms are listed.

Term	Total price	Savings vs annual renewal	Action
1 year	TSh 6,214	No saving	Search domains
2 years	TSh 81,900	No saving	Search domains
3 years	TSh 157,586	No saving	Search domains
4 years	TSh 233,272	No saving	Search domains
5 years	TSh 308,958	No saving	Search domains

Select your term in checkout. Domain availability, applicable promotions, premium-name pricing and taxes are confirmed there.

Change registrar without renaming

Already Hold a .blog Domain?

You can switch the registrar without selecting a new project address. Prepare account access and DNS details first, then follow the standard transfer process. Registrar transfer and website migration remain separate tasks.

Transfer — TSh 68,276

01
Prepare account access
Locate the current registrar login and confirm who is authorised to request changes. Keep a record of the working DNS configuration.
02
Start the receiving order
Begin a Truehost transfer for the exact .blog spelling and obtain the instructions for accepting it.
03
Finish the transfer steps
Follow the authorisation process from the current registrar and Truehost. Confirm that existing website and mail destinations remain correct after the handover.

Questions before you decide

.blog Domain FAQs

Practical answers for writers and content projects choosing an address, connecting services or moving an existing registration.

Do I need to run a blog to register .blog?

No. Any individual or organisation may hold a .blog registration. There is no requirement to publish content or prove writing activity. The applicant must still supply accurate details and meet the registry’s terms.

Does the first-year price continue every year?

Not necessarily. The registration figure is 4.06 USD; the separate renewal figure is TSh 75,686. Plan ongoing costs from the renewal amount and review the payable total before each order.

Does .blog improve search rankings?

No ending guarantees a ranking position. Choose an address that fits your project, then focus on useful content, a usable website and a clear description of the writing. The domain should support that work, not replace it.

Can I register the name before the website is finished?

Yes. You can secure an available registration while the site is still being planned. Keep contact details and renewal arrangements up to date, and connect hosting when you have pages ready to publish.

Does registration include a working email inbox?

No hosted mailbox is created simply by registering an address. Choose a mailbox product if you need to send and receive project email; a forwarding feature serves a different purpose and routes messages into an existing inbox.

Must website and email use the same provider?

No. Your website can use one compatible platform and your mail another. Apply each provider’s DNS instructions carefully so a website change does not unintentionally interrupt incoming messages.

Can I keep .blog indefinitely?

You can retain the registration by renewing it while eligible and complying with the applicable terms. It is not a one-time permanent purchase. The registry allows durations up to ten years; the options offered in your order appear at checkout.

What if my preferred project name is already taken?

Try a clear, relevant variation that people can remember, or consider a different ending. Avoid a confusing imitation of another project. Do not assume that an inactive-looking website means the registration is available to buy.

Should a matching .com point to the same website?

If you control both registrations, you can choose a primary address and configure the other to redirect there. Buying .blog does not automatically give you .com; check and acquire the matching registration separately if it matters to your project.

Why must registration details stay accurate?

The registry or registrar may need to contact you about the registration. Outdated details can make validation, account recovery and urgent notices harder to handle. Update them when your project moves, changes ownership or replaces its contact inbox.

Is transferring a .blog domain the same as moving hosting?

No. A registrar transfer changes who administers the registration. Website files, databases and mailboxes may remain where they are. If you also want new hosting, plan that migration separately and coordinate any DNS changes.

Can I recover a .blog after services stop?

Possibly, if the registration is still inside the registry’s recovery window. Contact the registrar promptly once expiry is noticed; once the name is fully released, recovery is no longer guaranteed and another party may register it.

Choose the address your readers will use

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