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Register a .cloud Domain From 5.16 USD

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

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

Technical. Scalable. Yours.

A Domain Built for Cloud-First Brands.

When your product lives in the cloud, the address should say so. .cloud gives SaaS tools, hosting platforms and infrastructure projects a purpose-built ending. For a service such as nimbus.cloud, it becomes the single point customers use for dashboards, docs and support.

Match the product to the name. Choose a label that reflects your platform or feature set instead of a generic alternative.
Signal cloud capability at a glance. Developers and buyers recognise the extension as tech-oriented from the first visit.
Grow without renaming. Start with a simple status page; later attach control panels, APIs or documentation under the same root.

Illustrative product identity: Nimbus uses .cloud across its public site and support address.

Understand the full ownership cost

.cloud Domain Pricing

The first-year figure is only the starting point. Check the cost to claim an available name, keep it active for another year, or move an existing registration into your Truehost account.

Start here

Secure the Name

5.16 USD / first year

Lock in your cloud address before launching marketing or documentation.

Check .cloud availability

Renew

Keep It Live

TSh 85,826 / year

Customers and integrations should still reach you next year. Include this figure in ongoing costs.

Explore registration costs

Transfer

Bring an Existing Name

TSh 81,094 / transfer

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

Move your existing .cloud

Before paying: the amounts shown come from the live pricing system rather than a fixed estimate. Review the order summary for taxes, premium-name pricing and any add-ons.

Choose the ending that fits the product

.cloud, .io or .com?

Who will type the address most often? A developer tool, a B2B platform and a consumer app may prefer different suffixes. Weigh audience against availability and long-term cost.

Compare cloud and broader registration options
Align the Ending with Your Product	.cloudCloud & SaaS	.ioTech & startups	.comGeneral reach
Typical Audience	Cloud platforms & infrastructure	Developer tools & startups	Wide consumer & business use
Impression	Clearly cloud-oriented	Familiar tech shorthand	No built-in category signal
New Registration	5.16 USD	42.23 USD	8.24 USD
Annual Extension	TSh 85,826	TSh 234,546	TSh 30,888

Other endings may work

.cloud Domain Alternatives

If your preferred .cloud spelling is taken, explore these related extensions and compare their registration terms before choosing a different path.

Practical applications

A .cloud Domain for the Product You Are Shipping

A domain becomes valuable when customers and systems actually use it. These examples show how one address can support a control panel, documentation set or growing platform.

Find Your .cloud

SaaS Platforms

Give the Product a Recognisable Home

Offer one consistent address for sign-in, status pages and customer onboarding.

DevOps & Tooling

Point Pipelines at a Stable Name

Link the domain to CI dashboards, API endpoints and documentation, then share it in READMEs.

Hosting & Infrastructure

Make the Service Easy to Locate

Publish console access, support channels and uptime reports under a single memorable root.

Brand Protection

Cover the Paths Customers Try

When both spellings are free, register .cloud and a matching tech ending, then redirect one to the other.

After the name is secured

.cloud Domain Management, Kept Simple

Once registered, the address needs clear routing for visitors and systems. Use the account tools to keep those connections accurate, monitor the registration and prepare for any future move.

TRUEHOSTAccount example

Registered addressnimbus.cloudDemonstration only

Website routingA / CNAME

Mail deliveryMX / TXT

NameserversExternal DNS

Keep your product destinations organised here.

DNS management

Enter the records supplied by your 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.

Day-to-day control

Why Manage Your .cloud Domain with Truehost?

Purchasing the name is only the first step. These account features help you connect services, handle messages and maintain reliable access to the address your product depends on.

One-click Cloudflare push

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

Clear First-Year Pricing

5.16 USD / first year

See the live first-year figure before finalising a product name or ordering assets.

Transparent Renewal Cost

TSh 85,826 / year

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

Free DNS management

Update website targets and verification records without buying 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 product 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.

Connect the product journey

How to Put Your .cloud Domain to Work

A user may first discover the platform online, open the console and later contact support. Each step can share the same identity. Apply each service’s DNS requirements; different providers can still operate behind one domain.

Let people explore the product at nimbus.cloud.
Receive support via [email protected].
Offer dedicated spaces such as console.nimbus.cloud and docs.nimbus.cloud.

Check .cloud availability

nimbus.cloudAn illustrative connected platform

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.

User Task	Illustrative Destination	What People Encounter
Discover the platform	`nimbus.cloud`	Product overview, pricing and contact options
Open the console	`console.nimbus.cloud`	Sign-in, dashboards and account settings
Read documentation	`docs.nimbus.cloud`	API references, guides and changelogs
Contact support	`[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 .cloud Domain

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

See hosting options

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.

Explore web hosting →

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.

Explore SSL options →

Confirm the spelling first

.cloud Domain Name Rules

Write the exact spelling before you search. The label to the left of .cloud 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 .cloud name

Plain English letters without accent marks
Digits, including any that form part of your product name
A hyphen between words, never at the start or end
Combinations such as nimbus-stack24

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
`nimbus.cloud`	Valid spelling	Uses only permitted characters
`nimbus-stack24.cloud`	Valid spelling	Combines letters, a middle hyphen and digits
`-nimbus.cloud`	Invalid spelling	A leading hyphen breaks the format rule
`nimbus_stack.cloud`	Invalid spelling	The underscore falls outside the allowed character set

Gather the details you will need

Your .cloud Registration Checklist

Individuals, startups and organisations may apply for .cloud. No industry credential or local presence 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

Cloud hosting or infrastructure as part of the name alone
Exclusive legal rights to a product 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 product 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 organisations 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

.cloud Domain Facts

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

Open: Registration policy; Available worldwide with no industry checks
1–10 yrs: Registration term; Confirm available periods at checkout
Aruba PEC: Registry operator; ARUBA PEC S.p.A.

Registry operated by ARUBA PEC S.p.A. Open registration model with no eligibility restrictions outside the original sunrise period. Checked against current public registry information, October 2026.

.cloud 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 Aruba

Registry IdentityWhere .cloud sits in the domain family

Namespace reference
Property	.cloud requirement
Example registration	Second-level .cloud name: `nimbus.cloud`
Position in DNS	The registered label sits directly under .cloud; .cloud is a generic top-level domain.
Namespace type	Generic top-level domain (gTLD)
Registry organisation	ARUBA PEC S.p.A.
Delegation	Entered the root in 2015
Intended category	Cloud platforms, SaaS, hosting and infrastructure projects; open to any applicant.

Registration RulesApplicant and spelling requirements

Application reference
Property	.cloud requirement
Eligible applicants	Individuals and organisations may apply; no industry credential or local presence is required.
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 .cloud, 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	.cloud 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	.cloud 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 .cloud Expires?

An expired address can interrupt more than a website: consoles, API endpoints and customer 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 85,826. 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 13,416	No saving	Search domains
2 years	TSh 99,242	No saving	Search domains
3 years	TSh 185,068	No saving	Search domains
4 years	TSh 270,894	No saving	Search domains
5 years	TSh 356,720	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 .cloud Domain?

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

Transfer — TSh 81,094

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 .cloud 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

.cloud Domain FAQs

Practical answers for platforms and teams choosing an address, connecting services or moving an existing registration.

Is .cloud limited to cloud providers?

No. Any individual or organisation may hold a .cloud registration. There is no industry credential or local-presence requirement. 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 5.16 USD; the separate renewal figure is TSh 85,826. Plan ongoing costs from the renewal amount and review the payable total before each order.

Does .cloud improve search rankings?

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

Can I register the name before the product is live?

Yes. You can secure an available registration while the platform is still being built. 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 product 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 .cloud 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 product name is already taken?

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

Should a matching .io point to the same website?

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

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 organisation moves, changes ownership or replaces its contact inbox.

Is transferring a .cloud 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 .cloud 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 product will use

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