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Register a .shop Domain From 2.63 USD
Commercial. Clear. Ready to sell.
An Address Built for Buying and Selling.
Imagine the name that appears on packaging, receipts and social posts. .shop places that name under an extension that immediately signals retail. For a brand such as bloom.shop, it channels product views, enquiries and returning buyers toward one consistent destination.
- Lead with a name customers already recognise. Use your trading title or a straightforward variation instead of a long profile link.
- Make commercial intent obvious. Local sellers and wider online stores can both use .shop across ads, packaging and digital channels.
- Leave room to grow. Start with a simple catalogue page; add checkout, accounts or inventory tools later without changing the core address.
Account for the full ownership cost
.shop Domain Pricing
The opening charge is only one element. Review what you pay to claim an available name, keep it active for another year, or move an existing registration into your Truehost account.
Claim the Name
2.63 USD / first year
Lock in your retail address before investing in packaging, ads or a new storefront.
Check .shop availabilityStay Open for Business
TSh 129,766 / year
Customers who already know you should still find you next year. Build this ongoing cost into your operating budget.
Explore registration costsBring an Existing Store
TSh 102,076 / transfer
Keep the same trading address while shifting day-to-day management into your Truehost account.
Move your existing .shopBefore paying: the amounts shown come from the live pricing system, not a fixed estimate. Review the final order summary for taxes, premium-name pricing and any extras.
Match the ending to your buyers
.shop, .com or .store?
Who are you trying to reach most often? A pure online retailer, a mixed high-street brand and a global catalogue may prefer different suffixes. Weigh that audience against name availability and long-term cost.
| Align the Ending with Your Focus | .shopRetail signal | .comUniversal | .storeAlternative retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Audience | Online sellers and product brands | Buyers across many markets | Retail and catalogue sites |
| Impression | Clearly commercial / shop-focused | Broad, established presence | Another retail-oriented option |
| New Registration | 2.63 USD | 8.24 USD | 5.05 USD |
| Annual Extension | TSh 129,766 | TSh 30,888 | TSh 197,366 |
Other endings may fit
.shop Domain Alternatives
If your preferred .shop spelling is already taken, browse these related extensions and compare their registration terms before choosing a different path.
Ways the address can work for you
A .shop Domain for the Retail Brand You Are Building
A domain becomes valuable when customers actually use it. These examples show how one address can support a public storefront, product pages or a growing catalogue.
Find Your .shopOnline Retail
Make Your Store Easy to Locate
Give shoppers one consistent address for product ranges, opening hours and first contact.
Direct-to-Consumer
Take Your Catalogue Online
Connect the domain to products, checkout and delivery notes, then print it on packaging and flyers.
Creator & Merch
Help Fans Find the Right Item
Share collections, drop dates and limited runs without relying solely on social-media feeds.
Name Consistency
Cover the Ways People Search
When both spellings are free, register .shop and a matching general ending, then point one to the other.
After the name is secured
.shop Domain Management, Made Practical
Once registered 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.
DNS management
Enter the records supplied by your store 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 store name active.
Transfer support
Request guidance on shifting registrar responsibility, including the steps the registry expects.
Day-to-day running
Why Manage Your .shop Domain with Truehost?
Securing the name is the opening step. These account features help you connect services, handle messages and keep reliable access to the address your customers use.
One-click Cloudflare push
Use the Cloudflare push option to reduce manual DNS entry when linking that service to your registration.
Transparent First-Year Cost
2.63 USD / first year
See the live first-year figure before finalising a brand name or ordering packaging.
Clear Renewal Pricing
TSh 129,766 / 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.
Free business email
A no-cost mailbox option is planned. Until it arrives, choose a suitable paid service if your store needs one now.
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 buyer journey
How to Put Your .shop Domain to Work
A customer may first discover your range online, send a question and later complete a purchase. Each step can share the same identity. Apply each service’s DNS requirements; different providers can still operate behind one domain.
- Invite shoppers to browse the catalogue at bloom.shop.
- Receive enquiries via [email protected].
- Offer dedicated spaces such as cart.bloom.shop and account.bloom.shop.
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.
| Customer Task | Illustrative Destination | What People Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Browse the store | bloom.shop | Product ranges, brand story and contact options |
| Complete a purchase | cart.bloom.shop | Basket, checkout and payment flow |
| Manage an account | account.bloom.shop | Order history and service requests |
| Send a message | [email protected] | A branded contact address routed to your chosen mailbox |
Select the tools you actually need
Add More Around Your .shop Domain
Registration alone does not create a storefront or a hosted mailbox. Choose the products your retail brand requires; each carries its own subscription and billing terms.
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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Use a website-building tool if you prefer to assemble pages without writing the underlying code yourself.
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Choose a virtual server when your software needs more control over its environment than a shared account supplies.
Choose server resources →SSL Certificates
From TSh 7,800 / year
Apply a suitable certificate with your hosting setup so browsers can establish encrypted connections to the store.
Explore SSL options →Confirm the spelling first
.shop Domain Name Rules
Write the exact spelling before you search. The label to the left of .shop 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 .shop name
Not accepted
Check Sample Spellings
| Candidate | Format Check | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
bloom.shop | Valid spelling | Uses only permitted characters |
bloom-co24.shop | Valid spelling | Combines letters, a middle hyphen and digits |
-bloom.shop | Invalid spelling | A leading hyphen breaks the format rule |
bloom_co.shop | Invalid spelling | The underscore falls outside the allowed character set |
Gather the details you will need
Your .shop Registration Checklist
Individuals and organisations may apply for .shop. No proof of retail activity or company registration is required. Provide accurate details for the person or body that will hold the registration.
Information you need
What registration does not supply
Before you register
Check related endings
Think about how someone who hears your brand 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 businesses and relevant rights before adopting a name for commercial 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
.shop Domain Facts
A brief overview of the .shop extension, operated as an open generic top-level domain focused on e-commerce. These points describe .shop itself rather than every retail-related domain.
- Open
- Registration policy
- Available worldwide with no retail checks
- 1–10 yrs
- Registration term
- Confirm available periods at checkout
- GMO Registry
- Registry operator
- GMO Registry, Inc.
Registry operated by GMO Registry, Inc. Open registration model with no retail or trading requirement. Checked against current public registry information, October 2026.
.shop 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 get.shopRegistry IdentityWhere .shop sits in the domain family
| Property | .shop requirement |
|---|---|
| Example registration | Second-level .shop name: bloom.shop |
| Position in DNS | The registered label sits directly under .shop; .shop is a generic top-level domain. |
| Namespace type | Generic top-level domain (gTLD) |
| Registry organisation | GMO Registry, Inc. |
| Delegation | Entered the root in May 2016; general availability September 2016 |
| Intended category | Online stores, retailers, product brands and e-commerce projects; open to any applicant. |
Registration RulesApplicant and spelling requirements
| Property | .shop requirement |
|---|---|
| Eligible applicants | Any natural person or entity may apply; no retail or trading requirement. |
| 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 .shop, subject to registry technical limits. |
| Character set | Basic Latin letters, decimal digits and permitted hyphens; leading or trailing hyphens and consecutive hyphens in the third and fourth positions 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
| Property | .shop requirement |
|---|---|
| DNSSEC | Supported when the DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records. |
| 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
| Property | .shop 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) and related mechanisms. |
Protect a working address
What Happens If .shop Expires?
An expired address can interrupt more than a website: order confirmations, password resets 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.
Active
Confirm that payment arrangements and contact details remain usable while the registration is current.
Renewal Due
The displayed renewal charge is TSh 129,766. Complete payment early, especially if approval from another person is required.
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.
Recovery window
Once suspension begins, connected services stop. Recovery may still be possible for a limited time and can involve extra fees.
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.
| Term | Total price | Savings vs annual renewal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | TSh 2,808 | No saving | Search domains |
| 2 years | TSh 132,574 | No saving | Search domains |
| 3 years | TSh 262,340 | No saving | Search domains |
| 4 years | TSh 392,106 | No saving | Search domains |
| 5 years | TSh 521,872 | 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 .shop Domain?
You can switch the registrar without selecting a new trading address. Prepare account access and DNS details first, then follow the standard transfer process. Registrar transfer and website migration remain separate tasks.
Transfer — TSh 102,076- 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 .shop 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
.shop Domain FAQs
Practical answers for retailers and product brands choosing an address, connecting services or moving an existing registration.
Is .shop limited to active online stores?
No. Any individual or organisation may hold a .shop registration. There is no requirement to prove retail activity or hold a company number. 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 2.63 USD; the separate renewal figure is TSh 129,766. Plan ongoing costs from the renewal amount and review the payable total before each order.
Does .shop improve search rankings?
No ending guarantees a ranking position. Choose an address that fits your brand, then focus on useful product pages, a usable storefront and clear descriptions. The domain should support that work, not replace it.
Can I register the name before the store 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 store 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 storefront 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 .shop 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 brand name is already taken?
Try a clear, relevant variation that people can remember, or consider a different ending. Avoid a confusing imitation of another business. Do not assume that an inactive-looking website means the registration is available to buy.
Should a matching .com point to the same storefront?
If you control both registrations, you can choose a primary address and configure the other to redirect there. Buying .shop does not automatically give you .com; check and acquire the matching registration separately if it matters to your brand.
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 business moves, changes ownership or replaces its contact inbox.
Is transferring a .shop 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 .shop 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 customers will use
Ready for Your .shop Domain?
Search your preferred spelling now. Review availability, the registration charge and your chosen term before placing the order.
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