.com
The classic among domains. Globally recognized, globally trusted. No registration restrictions.
Enter a name — the extension .com is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For .
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
The Classic Among Domains
.com is the most recognized and widely registered domain extension worldwide. It has existed since 1985 and was one of the first extensions ever. Originally it stood for "commercial"—today anyone can register one.
If you want to be perceived internationally or protect your name outside your home country, .com is essential. Users worldwide instinctively type .com when looking for a website.
The downside of this popularity: Almost all short, memorable names are long taken. If you're looking for a .com domain today, you need to get creative or use word combinations.
At a Glance
- Registry
- Verisign
- Introduced
- 1985
- Registered domains
- ~160 million
- Minimum length
- 1 character
- IDN (umlauts)
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
.com or National Extension?
For a local business, a national domain like .de is often the better choice. But as soon as you want to address international customers or protect your brand globally, .com becomes relevant. The pragmatic solution: Secure both.
Registered domains. By far the most popular domain extension worldwide.
Combine international and regional presence.
- Globally known and trusted
- International reach
- No restrictions
- Standard in English-speaking world
- Only known in Germany
- Local reach
- More affordable (€4.99/year)
- First choice for German customers
No Restrictions
Anyone can register a .com domain. There are no residency or business requirements.
Typical Use Case
A German company expands internationally. In addition to the existing .de domain, the .com variant is secured. International customers now find the company at both addresses, and the brand is protected worldwide.
Has operated the .com infrastructure for decades with extremely high availability.
Proven Infrastructure
.com runs on one of the most stable infrastructures on the internet. Outages are extremely rare.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .com registration
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A .com domain costs €17.31 per year. This price applies to both new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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The prices are set by the respective registries. Verisign, which manages .com, has higher wholesale prices than DENIC for .de.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use it immediately.
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That depends on your target audience. If you only operate in Germany, .de is often sufficient. As soon as you work internationally or want to protect your brand, .com makes sense.
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Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €17.31.
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Check if the domain is actively used. For inactive domains, you can try to contact the owner. Alternatively, switch to a variant or use another extension like .de or .eu.
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