.news
The domain for news, journalism, and current reporting.
Enter a name — the extension .news 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 News
.news is a top-level domain for news providers and journalistic content. It was introduced in 2015 and is available worldwide.
The extension is ideal for news portals, blogs, journalists, press offices, and anyone publishing current information.
Registration is open worldwide with no restrictions. Anyone can register a .news domain.
At a Glance
- Registry
- Identity Digital
- Introduced
- 2015
- Meaning
- News
- Minimum length
- 1 character
- IDN (special chars)
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
Who is .news for?
News portals, online magazines, bloggers, journalists, press offices, companies with news sections, and anyone regularly publishing current content.
Signals fresh, current content and reporting.
Clear positioning
Visitors know immediately: This is where they find news.
- Clearly for news
- Good availability
- Modern appearance
- Thematically fitting
- Generally known
- Fewer names available
- Broadly applicable
- Classic choice
Information extensions.
Typical Use Case
A local news portal wants to go online. Under cityname.news, it's immediately recognizable as a news source.
Operates numerous international top-level domains.
For blogs & magazines
Also ideal for bloggers and online magazines.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .news registration
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A .news domain costs €40.84 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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Anyone can register a .news domain. There are no restrictions – you do not need to be a journalist or media company.
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.news is suitable for news portals, bloggers, journalists, online magazines, and anyone regularly publishing current content.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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A .news domain immediately signals that this is a news source. It is ideal for media and content creators.
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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 €40.84.
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