.dev
The domain for developers. Operated by Google, HTTPS-only, instantly recognizable as a tech project.
Enter a name — the extension .dev 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 Domain for Developers
.dev is a top-level domain operated by Google, released to the public in 2019. It's aimed at developers, programmers, and tech companies—anyone who builds software or runs technical projects.
One unique feature: .dev is an HSTS-preloaded TLD. This means all .dev domains must run over HTTPS. Browsers won't accept unencrypted connections. For developers, this isn't a problem—SSL certificates are standard practice. For users, it means added security.
Names like web.dev, opensource.dev, and flutter.dev show how the domain is used: short, technical, memorable.
At a Glance
- Registry
- Google Registry
- Introduced
- 2019
- Type
- Generic TLD
- HTTPS
- Required (HSTS)
- IDN support
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
Who is .dev for?
Software developers, open-source projects, DevOps teams, API documentation, personal portfolios for programmers. If you write code and want to show it, this is the right place. The domain immediately signals: This is about technology.
All .dev domains are HSTS-preloaded. Browsers enforce encrypted connections—no exceptions.
- Clearly recognized as developer domain
- HTTPS enforced (more secure)
- Operated by Google
- Available since 2019
- Originally a country domain
- HTTPS optional
- British Territory
- Longer established
Google Registry
Google operates .dev, .app, and .page. Stable infrastructure, no surprising policy changes expected.
Typical Use Case
A developer builds a JavaScript library and needs a documentation site. Instead of my-library-docs.com, they register my-library.dev—short, technical, instantly recognizable as a developer resource. The SSL certificate is mandatory anyway, so no extra effort.
Google itself uses .dev for developer documentation and tools.
No Restrictions
Anyone can register .dev. You don't have to be a developer—but the domain primarily attracts technically-oriented users.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .dev registration
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A .dev domain costs €30.20 per year. There's no setup fee. This price applies to both new registrations and transfers.
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.dev is an HSTS-preloaded TLD. This means browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari only accept encrypted connections to .dev domains. Google made this decision to improve web security. You'll need an SSL certificate—with us, it's included.
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No. There are no formal requirements. Anyone can register a .dev domain. However, the domain is clearly aimed at the tech community—if your project has nothing to do with development, another TLD might be more suitable.
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Registration happens in real-time. As soon as your order is complete, you can set up DNS records. Your SSL certificate is issued automatically.
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Both are established in the tech scene. .io is older and more widely used, .dev is newer and explicitly for developers. .dev enforces HTTPS, .io doesn't. .dev is operated by Google, .io belongs to the British Indian Ocean Territory. For pure developer projects, .dev makes a clearer statement.
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Request the auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process with us. The transfer is initiated automatically.
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