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Content & blogging extension

Your Voice, With a Clear .blog Identity.

.blog is the dedicated generic top-level domain for blogs and content. A .blog domain such as yourname.blog places your chosen name immediately before the extension and signals that this is a place for writing, stories and ideas.

  • Content signal. The address immediately communicates a blog or content-focused site.
  • Open registration. Available to anyone — individuals, creators, companies and organisations worldwide.
  • Clear purpose. Ideal for personal blogs, company newsrooms, niche publications and content hubs.
Your blog, brought to life with a .blog domain yourname.blog above an illustrative website with layered scenery and a [email protected] email card. One name for a website, email, newsletter and content hub. yourname.blog Your name. Your content identity. YOUR BLOG AboutPostsArchiveContact A contentbeginning. Trusted identity for bloggers,creators and content sites. Discover more hello@yourname.blog Website Email Newsletter Content
The name identifies your blog; .blog is the content-focused domain extension that follows it.

Current prices

.blog Domain Pricing

Start with the right name. See registration, renewal and transfer prices together, before you decide.

Your New Beginning

Make It Yours

TSh 10,010 / first year

A clear content address for your blog or brand.

Search .blog domains
Renew

Keep Your Name

TSh 75,686 / year

The current price to keep an existing .blog domain registered.

View Domain Prices
Transfer

Bring Your Domain

TSh 73,086 / transfer

Move the registrar management of an eligible .blog domain.

Transfer a .blog domain

Price note: prices are loaded from the Truehost catalogue. Taxes, premium names and checkout conditions can change the final total.

Find Your Fit

.blog, .com or .co.tz?

One name. Three different first impressions. Compare the audience and the cost before you choose.

Domain comparison and current Truehost prices
The Right Ending
for Your Name
.blogContent.comInternational.co.tzCommercial
Best ForBloggers, creators
& content sites
Brands serving
several regions
Tanzanian
businesses
The ImpressionA focused content identityA global presenceA familiar local business address
First YearTSh 10,010TSh 20,150TSh 38,974
Renewal / YearTSh 75,686TSh 30,888TSh 33,800

Made for Your Content

A .blog Domain for Your Writing

For the blogger, creator or brand that needs a clear content-focused address.

Find Your .blog

Your Blog

Let Your Name Lead

A memorable address that keeps the focus on your writing and voice.

Your Content Hub

Make It Easy to Share

A concise name for posts, newsletters and long-form content.

Your Personal Brand

Give Your Work a Home

Show articles, essays and archives under a trusted content address.

Your Existing Brand

Keep Your Name Together

Add the matching .blog to protect and extend your content identity.

Domain management

.blog Domain Management, Made Simple

Manage your .blog 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

.blog Domain Facts

A content-focused generic top-level domain operated by Knock Knock WHOIS There (Automattic).

Automattic
Registry operator
Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC
Content
Intended use
Blogs, creators & content sites
Open
Registration policy
Available to anyone worldwide

.blog Registry and Registration Specifications

Find the details you need. Open a chapter to explore the full specifications.

Visit nic.blog
Registry IdentityThe extension, operator and category
Registry Identity: .blog registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .blog specification
Registration sold hereSecond-level name under .blog, for example yourname.blog
Registration levelSecond level under the .blog generic top-level domain
Parent namespace.blog (gTLD)
Registry operatorKnock Knock WHOIS There, LLC (Automattic subsidiary)
Category purposeBlogs, content creators, publications and personal brands
Registration RulesEligibility, name format and registration terms
Registration Rules: .blog registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .blog specification
Who can registerAnyone worldwide — individuals, companies and organisations; no eligibility restrictions
Allocation methodFirst come, first served when the requested name is available
Registration termTypically 1–10 years; available term confirmed during checkout
Allowed charactersUnaccented letters a–z, digits 0–9 and hyphens (not leading or trailing; no hyphen in 3rd/4th positions)
Case sensitivityNone. Uppercase and lowercase versions are treated as the same domain
Matching extensionsNot included. .blog and other endings must each be registered separately
DNS & Registry ServicesNameservers, DNSSEC and public registration data
DNS & Registry Services: .blog registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .blog specification
DNSSECSupported when the DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records
NameserversMultiple nameservers can be recorded
Public registration dataSubject to registry and ICANN policies; WHOIS privacy commonly available
Domain lookupAvailable through WHOIS / RDAP services and accredited registrars
Lifecycle & ProtectionRenewal, recovery and domain disputes
Lifecycle & Protection: .blog registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .blog specification
Expiry recoveryGrace and recovery windows follow standard gTLD rules; exact periods confirmed by the registrar
Domain disputesHandled under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) and related ICANN procedures

Domain lifecycle

What Happens If .blog Expires?

Renew before expiry whenever possible. Exact grace and redemption windows are confirmed by the registry and your registrar.

01Resolving

Active

The domain and connected services can operate normally. Keep contact and billing details current.

02Action due

Renewal Due

Renew at TSh 75,686 before expiry to avoid disruption.

03Grace period

Expired

The domain may still be renewable at the standard price for a limited period after expiry.

04Redemption

Recovery window

Recovery may involve additional fees. Contact support before the name is released.

05Released

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.

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.
.blog: registration TSh 10,010 (researched ≈ $4.06); renewal TSh 75,686 (researched ≈ $29.11) per year.
Term Total Price Savings vs Annual Renewal Action
1 year ≈ $4.06 No saving Search domains
2 years ≈ $33.17 Small saving on first-year promo Search domains
3 years ≈ $62.28 Promo advantage on year 1 Search domains
4 years ≈ $91.39 Promo advantage on year 1 Search domains
5 years ≈ $120.50 Promo advantage on year 1 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 ≈ $4.06 + renewal ≈ $29.11 per additional year). Live prices are loaded by the shortcodes and may differ slightly at checkout.

Existing domains

Already Have a .blog Domain?

A transfer changes the registrar managing an existing .blog domain. It does not require a new name or a website rebuild.

Transfer — TSh 73,086
  1. 01

    Check the registration

    Confirm the domain is eligible to move and you can access its registrar account.

  2. 02

    Submit the transfer

    Enter the existing .blog name in the Truehost transfer order.

  3. 03

    Complete registry steps

    Follow the instructions from the current registrar, Truehost and the .blog registry.

Frequently asked questions

.blog Domain FAQs

Answers about .blog domain registration, pricing, eligibility, DNS, transfers and expiry.

What is a .blog domain?

A .blog domain is a second-level name such as yourname.blog within the generic top-level domain created for blogs and content. It is open to anyone worldwide.

How much does a .blog domain cost?

The current Truehost prices shown on this page are TSh 10,010 to register, TSh 75,686 to renew and TSh 73,086 to transfer. Checkout confirms the final amount. Researched catalogue figures are approximately $4.06 (registration) and $29.11 (renewal).

Who can register a .blog domain?

Anyone. There are no eligibility restrictions — individuals, creators, companies and organisations can register an available .blog name.

Should I choose .blog or .com?

Choose .blog when you want a clear content or blogging identity. Choose .com for a broader international brand presence. Each ending is registered separately.

Can I use .blog 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 .blog 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 .blog name?

Use unaccented letters, numbers and internal hyphens. Spaces, underscores, other punctuation and a hyphen at either end are not accepted. Hyphens are also not allowed in the third and fourth positions.

Does registering .blog include other extensions?

No. The .blog name is a separate registration. Search matching .com, .co.tz or other endings if brand protection matters.

Who manages .blog domains?

Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC (a subsidiary of Automattic) operates the .blog registry. Truehost provides the search, registration, billing, account management and customer support used on this page.

What happens when a .blog domain expires?

Grace and recovery periods follow standard gTLD 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.

.blog domain search

Ready for Your .blog Domain?

Check availability and see the current registration price before checkout. Open to everyone — no special eligibility required.

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