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Premium domain extension

Your Brand, With a Premium VIP Identity.

.vip is a generic top-level domain that signals exclusivity and prestige. A .vip domain such as yourbrand.vip places your chosen name immediately before the extension and communicates a clear sense of premium status, membership or exclusive access.

  • Premium signal. The address immediately communicates exclusivity and high status.
  • Open registration. Available to anyone — individuals, brands, clubs and organisations worldwide.
  • Clear purpose. Ideal for premium brands, loyalty programmes, memberships, events and personal VIP experiences.
Your brand, brought to life with a .vip domain yourbrand.vip above an illustrative website with layered scenery and a [email protected] email card. One name for a website, email, portal and exclusive hub. yourbrand.vip Your name. Your premium identity. YOURBRAND AboutMembersPortalContact A premiumbeginning. Exclusive identity for brands,memberships and VIP experiences. Discover more hello@yourbrand.vip Website Email Portal Members
The name identifies your brand; .vip is the premium domain extension that follows it.

Current prices

.vip Domain Pricing

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

Your New Beginning

Make It Yours

TSh 12,844 / first year

A premium address for your brand or exclusive experience.

Search .vip domains
Renew

Keep Your Name

TSh 63,856 / year

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

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Transfer

Bring Your Domain

TSh 17,004 / transfer

Move the registrar management of an eligible .vip domain.

Transfer a .vip domain

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

Find Your Fit

.vip, .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
.vipPremium.comInternational.co.tzCommercial
Best ForPremium brands,
memberships & VIP experiences
Brands serving
several regions
Tanzanian
businesses
The ImpressionExclusivity and prestigeA global presenceA familiar local business address
First YearTSh 12,844TSh 20,150TSh 38,974
Renewal / YearTSh 63,856TSh 30,888TSh 33,800

Made for Premium Brands

A .vip Domain for Your Exclusive Work

For the brand, club or experience that needs a clear premium address.

Find Your .vip

Your Brand

Let Your Name Lead

A memorable address that keeps the focus on exclusivity and prestige.

Your Membership Portal

Make It Easy to Belong

A concise name for loyalty programmes, private clubs and exclusive access.

Your Events

Give Your Work a Home

Showcase launches, private experiences and VIP invitations under a trusted premium address.

Your Existing Brand

Keep Your Name Together

Add the matching .vip to protect and extend your brand identity.

Domain management

.vip Domain Management, Made Simple

Manage your .vip 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

.vip Domain Facts

A premium generic top-level domain operated by Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry).

GoDaddy Registry
Registry operator
Registry Services, LLC
Open
Intended use
Anyone worldwide
Unrestricted
Registration policy
No eligibility requirements

.vip Registry and Registration Specifications

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

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Registry IdentityThe extension, operator and category
Registry Identity: .vip registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .vip specification
Registration sold hereSecond-level name under .vip, for example yourbrand.vip
Registration levelSecond level under the .vip generic top-level domain
Parent namespace.vip (gTLD)
Registry operatorRegistry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry)
Category purposePremium, exclusive and VIP-oriented brands and experiences
Registration RulesEligibility, name format and registration terms
Registration Rules: .vip registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .vip 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); 1–63 characters
Case sensitivityNone. Uppercase and lowercase versions are treated as the same domain
Matching extensionsNot included. .vip and other endings must each be registered separately
DNS & Registry ServicesNameservers, DNSSEC and public registration data
DNS & Registry Services: .vip registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .vip specification
DNSSECSupported when the DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records
NameserversMultiple nameservers can be recorded
Public registration dataSubject to ICANN and registry policies; WHOIS privacy available at most registrars
Domain lookupAvailable through WHOIS / RDAP services and accredited registrars
Lifecycle & ProtectionRenewal, recovery and domain disputes
Lifecycle & Protection: .vip registry and registration specifications
PropertyCurrent .vip 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)

Domain lifecycle

What Happens If .vip 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 63,856 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.
.vip: registration TSh 12,844 (researched ≈ $4.83); renewal TSh 63,856 (researched ≈ $24.56) per year.
Term Total Price Savings vs Annual Renewal Action
1 year ≈ $4.83 No saving Search domains
2 years ≈ $29.39 No saving Search domains
3 years ≈ $53.95 No saving Search domains
4 years ≈ $78.51 No saving Search domains
5 years ≈ $103.07 No saving 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 ≈ $4.83 + renewal ≈ $24.56 per additional year). Live prices are loaded by the shortcodes and may differ slightly at checkout.

Existing domains

Already Have a .vip Domain?

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

Transfer — TSh 17,004
  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 .vip name in the Truehost transfer order.

  3. 03

    Complete registry steps

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

Frequently asked questions

.vip Domain FAQs

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

What is a .vip domain?

A .vip domain is a second-level name such as yourname.vip within the .vip generic top-level domain. It is used to signal exclusivity, prestige and premium status.

How much does a .vip domain cost?

The current Truehost prices shown on this page are TSh 12,844 to register, TSh 63,856 to renew and TSh 17,004 to transfer. Checkout confirms the final amount. Researched catalogue figures are approximately $4.83 (registration) and $24.56 (renewal).

Who can register a .vip domain?

Anyone. .vip is an unrestricted gTLD with no eligibility requirements. Individuals, companies and organisations worldwide can register.

Should I choose .vip or .com?

Choose .vip when you want a clear premium or exclusive signal. Choose .com for the most widely recognised global commercial address. Each ending is registered separately.

Can I use .vip 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 .vip 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 .vip name?

Use unaccented letters, numbers and internal hyphens. Spaces, underscores, other punctuation and a hyphen at either end are not accepted. Length is 1–63 characters.

Does registering .vip include other extensions?

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

Who manages .vip domains?

Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry) operates the .vip namespace. Truehost provides the search, registration, billing, account management and customer support used on this page.

What happens when a .vip 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.

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