Cheapest .Shop Domain in Tanzania

Register .Shop Domain in TZ

Launch a sleek, professional eCommerce brand with a .Shop domain name — built to sell.

What is a .Shop Domain?

The .shop domain is a specialized top-level domain (TLD) intentionally crafted for online stores, eCommerce websites, and merchants.

This instantly informs customers that you’re offering a product or service, making it an ideal choice for digital companies, dropshipping enterprises, or advancing your physical store’s online presence.

Do More with a .Shop

Build a Woocommerce Shop

Get any of our shared web hosting or VPS hosting plans and start building a website with your new .shop domain.

Launch a global brand from day one.

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Send Professional Emails

With our Workplace Business emails plans, you could start sending proposals that people actually reply to.

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Why choose a .Shop domain?

1) It instantly says you’re here to sell
Customers know what you’re about the moment they see your domain. No guessing. No confusion. A .shop is made for eCommerce.

2) It’s global, modern, and memorable
Whether you’re in Nairobi, Lagos, London, or New York — a .shop domain cuts across borders. It tells your customers: this is a serious, modern online store.

3) It’s built for all types of sellers

Dropshippers
Handmade product sellers
Boutique fashion lines
Local food and grocery shops
Print-on-demand brands
Online resellers

If you’re selling something online, you need a domain that works as hard as you do. That’s .shop.

What Can You Do With a .Shop Domain?

The possibilities are endless:

Build a Business website

Look professional and attract global clients

Launch a Portfolio site

Stand out to employers or clients worldwide

Create an Online Store

Build trust and drive more conversions

Build a Blog or personal brand

Share your voice with the world on a credible domain

House a Startup or app

Launch your MVP or product with international appeal

Create professional business emails

Create branded emails like you@yourdomain.shop

Ready to register your .Shop domain?

Follow these simple steps:

Search your desired domain using our tool below

Add it to cart and proceed to checkout

Create or log into your Truehost account

Pay securely via M-Pesa, bank, or card

Your .shop is live—just like that!

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How to get a .Shop for Free in Tanzania?

You can get a .shop for free when you purchase our Webhosting Starter annual plan. Our unlimited package comes with:

Host 10 websites – Launch as several sites under one plan.
Optimized for WordPress & all major CMSs – Enjoy lightning-fast performance on WordPress, Joomla, Drupal & more.
Free website migration – Moving from another host? We’ll migrate your site for free, with zero downtime.
Unmetered SSD storage – Store all your files, images, and databases on ultra-fast solid-state drives with no caps.
Free SSL certificates (auto-installed) – Secure every site you launch with HTTPS, at no extra cost.
Create unlimited email accounts – Set up branded emails like buy@yourdomain.shop at no extra cost.
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✅ Who owns the .shop domain?

The .shop is owned and managed by GMO Registry, Inc., a Japanese domain registry operator under the GMO Internet Group.

Quick facts:

Launch year: 2016
Registry operator: GMO Registry
ICANN accreditation: Yes
GMO acquired .shop rights for $41.5 million in an ICANN auction — one of the most expensive TLD purchases ever.

What they do:

GMO Registry manages all backend operations for .shop domains globally.
Domain resellers like Truehost, GoDaddy, and Namecheap offer .shop registrations via partnerships with registry operators like GMO.

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How much is a .shop domain?

At Truehost Tanzania, you can register your .shop domain at the lowest prices in the market:

.shop domain registration: From TSh___/year
Free DNS, SSL
Free cPanel emails with any of our hosting plans (including free hosting)

No hidden fees. No upsells. Just the tools you need to sell online.

Businesses using .Shop

Join the ranks of brands thriving with a .shop:

Lindt.shop: Official online shop of Lindt, the global luxury chocolate brand. They use .shop as a clear and direct eCommerce extension, separating their store from the main site

Emirates.shop: offers branded merchandise like model planes, travel gear, and uniforms. By separating it from emirates.com, the .shop domain builds a distinct shopping identity.

Merch.shop: Lets artists, creators, and influencers launch their own merch stores quickly. They lean into the .shop TLD for brandability and direct market targeting.

Tessa.shop: Scandinavian lifestyle brand that uses .shop to reflect elegance, minimalism, and direct sales.

Your brand deserves to sit at that table.

Migrate your domain to Truehost and save

Already have a .shop somewhere else? Migrate it to Truehost for:

Lower renewal rates
Better management tools
Local support
Free migration assistance

We’ll even help you move your website for free if you’re hosting elsewhere.

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.Shop Domain FAQs

Why should I choose a .shop domain instead of .com or .co.tz?

While .com is utilized universally and .co.tz is country-bound, .shop is distinctly centered on sales. It is concise, suitable for branding, and immediately conveys your intent. Moreover, locating your ideal name is much simpler as the majority of .com domains are preoccupied.

How much does a .shop domain cost in Tanzania?

The cost of a .shop domain in Tanzania typically ranges from TZS 35,000 to TZS 70,000 per year, depending on the registrar and whether there are any promotions.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

Service	Price Range (TZS)
New registration	35,000 – 50,000
Renewal (yearly)	50,000 – 70,000
Domain privacy (optional)	5,000 – 10,000

✅ Some local registrars may allow payment via M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, or even bank/card.

Can I use a .shop domain with Shopify or WooCommerce?

Absolutely. Your .shop domain works with all major eCommerce platforms:

Olitt
Shopify
WooCommerce (WordPress)
Ecwid
Wix Stores
Squarespace Commerce

Our support team can help you connect your domain to your online store quickly.

Is a .shop domain good for SEO?

Yes. Google treats .shop the same as .com or .co.ke.

What matters most is your site’s content and speed. However, a .shop can increase click-through rates because it signals the page is a store.

Do I get free email with my .shop domain?

Yes. When you host your domain with Truehost, you can create unlimited professional email accounts like [email protected] or [email protected] at no extra cost.

We call these cPanel emails, which are different from our Email Hosting product.

Is SSL included with a .shop domain?

When you host your .shop domain with Truehost, you get free auto-installed SSL certificates to secure your site with HTTPS. This builds trust and improves your SEO ranking.

Can I transfer my existing .shop domain to Truehost?

Yes. If you registered your .shop elsewhere, you can transfer it to Truehost quickly.

You’ll get 1 year added to your registration and enjoy our lower renewal rates, plus full DNS and email management if you have any of our webhosting plans.

How do I protect my .shop domain from hijacking or expiry?

You can enable:

Auto-renewal to avoid accidental expiry
Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers
WHOIS privacy protection (optional) to hide your personal info

Can I register multiple .shop domains?

Yes, and it’s smart to do so. Many business owners:

Buy and resell premium .shop domains as investments
Register different spellings of their brand
Secure product-specific domains like shoesforyou.shop

Your online store starts with your domain. Secure it now.

Your ideal domain name won’t last forever. With millions of stores popping up daily, the perfect .shop is up for grabs — but not for long.

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