Secure a .top Domain

Claim Your .top Domain From TSh 3,874

Q: How much does a .top domain cost at Truehost?

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Aspirational short domain

A Clear Signal for Excellence and Leadership.

.top is a generic top-level domain designed for brands, ranking sites and projects that want to communicate quality, leadership or premium positioning. A name such as yourbrand.top is short, memorable and instantly aspirational.

Premium positioning. The .top ending suggests excellence, rankings and leadership.
Easy to share. Short names are simple to type, remember and speak aloud.
Open to everyone. Suitable for brands, start-ups, creators, review sites and personal projects worldwide.

Your chosen word comes first; .top is the aspirational extension that completes the address.

Live catalogue prices

.top Registration Costs

See the current figures for a new registration, a renewal and a transfer side by side before you decide.

Start Fresh

Register Today

TSh 3,874 / first year

A short, premium web address for the brand or ranking project you are ready to launch.

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Stay Active

Annual Renewal

TSh 13,364 / year

Keep an existing .top name under your control for another year.

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Move It Here

Domain Transfer

TSh 11,960 / transfer

Shift registrar control of an eligible .top name to Truehost.

Transfer a .top domain

Price note: figures come from the live Truehost catalogue. Taxes, premium names and checkout conditions can alter the final total.

Choose the right fit

.top versus .com versus .xyz

The same core name can create different impressions. Compare audience and pricing before you commit.

Domain comparison and current Truehost prices
Which ending suits you?	.topAspirational	.comClassic commercial	.xyzModern & creative
Ideal for	Premium brands, rankings & leadership	Global commercial and general use	Start-ups, creators & experimental projects
First impression	Excellence & premium	Trusted & universal	Fresh & unconventional
First Year	TSh 3,874	TSh 20,150	TSh 5,694
Renewal / Year	TSh 13,364	TSh 30,888	TSh 56,420

Related endings

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Practical applications

Where a .top Name Fits Naturally

Whether you run a premium brand, ranking site, start-up or personal project, a short aspirational address helps people recognise quality and leadership.

Find Your .top

Premium brands

Put the Brand First

Keep the focus on your name with a short, aspirational address that signals quality.

Ranking & review sites

Easy to Share Everywhere

A concise name that works on materials, social posts and spoken conversations.

Creators & influencers

Give Your Project an Address

Present work and updates under a domain that feels premium and memorable.

Brand protection

Cover the Matching Names

Secure the .top version alongside a classic .com or other popular extension.

Everyday control

Manage Your .top Without Friction

Handle DNS, nameservers, renewals and transfers from your Truehost account and link the domain to the services you already use.

TRUEHOSTDomain Overview

Your Domainyourbrand.topIllustrative Account View

Website RecordsA / CNAME

Email RecordsMX / TXT

NameserversYour Choice

One address. Connected to your services.

DNS management

Create and edit the records that power your site, mail and verification tools.

Nameserver control

Point the domain to any compatible external DNS or hosting platform.

Renewal management

Track the expiry date and renew directly from your account dashboard.

Transfer support

Receive guidance when moving an eligible .top name to or from Truehost.

Why register here

What You Gain with Truehost

Competitive pricing, practical DNS tools and account security when you register and manage a .top domain with us.

One-click Cloudflare push

Send your domain to Cloudflare without copying every DNS record by hand.

Transparent first-year price

TSh 3,874 / first year

See the registration cost up front before you reach checkout.

Clear renewal pricing

TSh 13,364 / year

Know the ongoing cost separately from the introductory registration fee.

Free DNS management

Add and update the records needed for websites, email and third-party services.

Free email forwarding

Redirect messages sent to addresses on your domain to an existing inbox.

2FA and domain lock

Protect account access and reduce the risk of unauthorised transfer changes.

Coming soon

Free business email

Professional mailboxes on your .top domain once the feature is released.

Coming soon

Free website builder

Build and publish a simple site from your account when the tool becomes available.

Coming soon: free business email and the free website builder are planned features and are not included with registrations today.

One domain, many roles

How Your .top Domain Can Work

A single .top name can power your public website, branded email, ranking pages and campaign landing pages. Subdomains and DNS records keep each service organised under the same premium identity.

Publish the main site at yourbrand.top.
Create professional addresses such as [email protected].
Run separate services on rank.yourbrand.top or go.yourbrand.top.

Search .top domains

yourbrand.topWebsite · Rankings · Email · Portal

One brand, several services

Organise Everything Under One Address

Use the main domain for the public face of your brand and subdomains for specialised tools.

Service	Example address	Purpose
Main website	`yourbrand.top`	Brand information, rankings and contact
Ranking pages	`rank.yourbrand.top`	Lists, reviews and comparison content
Campaign landing	`go.yourbrand.top`	Promotions and short-term campaigns
Brand email	`[email protected]`	Consistent team and public communication

Website Builder → Online Shop → Web Design →

Optional add-ons

Pair Your .top Domain with Other Services

Add only the email, hosting, website or security product you need. Prices remain linked to the live Truehost catalogue.

Explore Hosting

Web hosting

Cloud Hosting

From TSh 10,400 / month

Publish your site, manage databases and create mailboxes in one hosting account.

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No-code website

AI Website Builder

From TSh 7,935 / month

Create and publish a responsive website at the .top address you register.

Start a website →

Cloud server

VPS Hosting

From TSh 17,602 / month

Run custom applications on a scalable virtual server connected to your domain.

Compare VPS plans →

Site security

SSL Certificates

From TSh 7,800 / year

Protect visitor sessions and show browsers that your website uses HTTPS.

View certificates →

Technical format

What a Valid .top Name Looks Like

These rules apply to the label that sits immediately before .top. Even a correctly formatted name can be unavailable if it is already taken or reserved.

Allowed characters

Unaccented letters from a to z
Numbers from 0 to 9
Hyphens placed inside the name
Any mix of letters, numbers and internal hyphens

Not permitted

A hyphen at the start or end of the name
Spaces, underscores or other punctuation
Accented or non-supported international characters
Any name that is already registered or reserved

See Domain Name Examples

Example	Format	Reason
`yourbrand.top`	Accepted format	Letters only
`best-list24.top`	Accepted format	Internal hyphen and numbers are allowed
`-yourbrand.top`	Not accepted	The name begins with a hyphen
`your_brand.top`	Not accepted	Underscores are not allowed

Who can register

.top Registration Requirements

.top is an open generic top-level domain. Anyone worldwide may register. Contact details supplied at registration must be accurate and remain reachable.

Details you will need

Registrant or organisation name
A working contact email address
Accurate postal and account details
A domain name that follows registry format rules

What registration does not include

Formal legal incorporation
Trademark ownership
A website or email service unless ordered separately
Permanent ownership without ongoing renewal

Before you complete the order

Check matching endings

Search the same string in .top, .com and .xyz if brand protection is important to you.

Check existing rights

Availability in the registry does not mean the name is free of trademarks or other legal claims.

Use a durable email

Choose contact details that will remain reachable for renewals, validation and transfer notices.

Registry background

Key Facts About .top

An open generic top-level domain operated by Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., Ltd. The points below cover the .top namespace.

Bangning: Registry operator; Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
.top: Category purpose; Premium brands, rankings and leadership positioning
Open: Registration path; Available worldwide with no status restrictions

.top Registry and Registration Specifications

Open each chapter for the full technical and policy details.

Visit .top Registry

Registry IdentityThe extension, operator and positioning

Registry Identity: .top registry and registration specifications
Property	Current .top specification
Registration sold here	Second-level name under .top, for example `yourbrand.top`
Registration level	Second level
Parent namespace	.top, a generic top-level domain (gTLD)
Registry operator	Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Positioning	Aspirational, premium and ranking-focused identities

Registration RulesEligibility, name format and registration terms

Registration Rules: .top registry and registration specifications
Property	Current .top specification
Who can register	Open to anyone worldwide; no geographic or status restrictions
Allocation method	First come, first served when the requested name is available
Registration term	Typically 1 year and multi-year options; the available term is confirmed during checkout
Allowed characters	Unaccented letters a–z, digits 0–9 and internal hyphens
Matching extensions	Not included. .top, .com and .xyz must each be registered separately

DNS & Registry ServicesNameservers, DNSSEC and public registration data

DNS & Registry Services: .top registry and registration specifications
Property	Current .top specification
DNSSEC	Supported when the DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records
Nameservers	Multiple nameservers can be recorded at registry level
Domain lookup	Public registration data is available through WHOIS and RDAP services

Lifecycle & ProtectionRenewal, recovery and domain disputes

Lifecycle & Protection: .top registry and registration specifications
Property	Current .top specification
Expiry recovery	Standard gTLD grace and redemption periods apply; exact timing follows registry policy
Domain disputes	ICANN rights-protection mechanisms and UDRP apply

After the registration period

What Happens When a .top Domain Expires?

Always renew before the expiry date if you want to keep the name. Standard gTLD grace and recovery windows apply; once they end the domain can stop resolving and may later become available again.

01 Resolving

Active

The domain and all connected services operate normally. Keep contact and billing details up to date.

02 Action due

Renewal Due

Renew at TSh 13,364 before the expiry date to avoid any interruption.

03 Grace period

Expired

A grace period may still allow standard renewal under current registry policy.

04 After grace

Redemption

Services stop resolving. Recovery options and fees depend on the domain’s exact registry status.

05 Later

Released

If the name is not recovered it may become available again and can be registered by someone else.

Longer registration terms

Plan Beyond the First Year

Review the available terms below. In checkout you can search for a name, choose a term and confirm the final price. These links open the registration flow; they do not lock a specific term in advance.

Current prices: registration TSh 3,874; renewal TSh 13,364 per year. Multi-year totals are confirmed at checkout.

Term	Total price	Registration term	Action
1 year	Confirmed at checkout	1 year, subject to checkout availability	Search domains for a 1-year term
2 years	Confirmed at checkout	2 years, subject to checkout availability	Search domains for a 2-year term
3 years	Confirmed at checkout	3 years, subject to checkout availability	Search domains for a 3-year term
4 years	Confirmed at checkout	4 years, subject to checkout availability	Search domains for a 4-year term
5 years	Confirmed at checkout	5 years, subject to checkout availability	Search domains for a 5-year term

Already registered?

Move an Existing .top Domain

A transfer only changes the registrar that manages the name. It does not require a new domain or a website rebuild.

Transfer — TSh 11,960

01

Confirm eligibility

Check that the domain can be transferred and that you can access the current registrar account.
02

Start the transfer

Enter the existing .top name in the Truehost transfer order form.
03

Complete the steps

Follow the instructions issued by the current registrar, Truehost and the registry.

Common questions

.top Domain FAQs

Practical answers on .top registration, pricing, eligibility, DNS, transfers and expiry.

What exactly is a .top domain?

It is a generic top-level domain operated by Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., Ltd. .top is designed for brands, ranking sites and projects that want a short address signalling excellence, leadership or premium positioning.

How much does a .top domain cost at Truehost?

The live prices displayed on this page are TSh 3,874 for a new registration, TSh 13,364 for renewal and TSh 11,960 for a transfer. The final amount is confirmed at checkout.

Is .top better than .com or .xyz for my project?

Choose .top when you want a short, aspirational address that emphasises excellence or rankings. Choose .com for maximum universal recognition, or .xyz when a modern creative feel better matches your audience. Each ending is registered independently.

Who should register a .top domain?

Anyone worldwide — premium brands, ranking and review sites, start-ups, creators and personal projects that want a short, status-oriented domain. There are no geographic or status restrictions.

Can I create email addresses on my .top domain?

Yes. Point the domain to a compatible email provider and create addresses such as [email protected].

Can I host the website with a different provider?

Yes. Update the nameservers or individual DNS records to the values supplied by your chosen hosting platform.

How many years can I register a .top domain for?

Available terms are shown during checkout. One-year and multi-year options are commonly offered, subject to registry and registrar rules.

Which characters are allowed in a .top name?

Use unaccented letters, numbers and hyphens placed inside the name. Spaces, underscores, other punctuation and a hyphen at either end are not accepted.

Does buying .top also give me the matching .com?

No. Each extension is a separate registration. Search both versions if you want to control the matching brand names.

Who operates the .top registry?

Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., Ltd. operates the .top registry. Truehost handles search, registration, billing, account tools and customer support for the domains sold on this page.

What happens after a .top domain expires?

Standard gTLD grace and redemption periods apply. After those windows the domain may stop resolving and later become available again. Renew early to avoid any service interruption.

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