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.software

The domain for software companies, developers, and digital products.

€45.16 / year, incl. VAT
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Tech
Instant activation
Worldwide registration
SSL included

The Domain for Software

.software is the domain extension for the software industry. It was introduced in 2014 and is aimed at software companies, developers, and digital products.

The extension is ideal for software companies, SaaS providers, developer portfolios, open-source projects, and product pages for applications.

Registration is open worldwide – anyone can register a .software domain, regardless of industry.

At a Glance

Registry
Dog Beach, LLC
Introduced
2014
Meaning
Software/Programs
Minimum length
1 character
IDN (special chars)
Yes
Restrictions
None

Who is .software for?

Software companies, SaaS providers, developers, open-source projects, app developers, and providers of digital products.

CODE

The domain for digital solutions.

Industry focus

Immediately recognizable as a tech company.

.software
  • Industry immediately clear
  • Good availability
  • Modern and technical
  • Memorable
.com
  • Generally known
  • Broadly applicable
  • Fewer names available
  • No topic reference
.software Software
+ .dev Dev + .app App

Tech extensions.

Typical Use Case

A startup develops project management software. Under productname.software, the application is presented and marketed.

Registry
Dog Beach, LLC

Specialized operator of thematic domain extensions.

Professional

Signals technical competence.

€45.16
/ year, incl. VAT
  • Global anycast DNS
  • SSL certificate included
  • No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .software registration

  • A .software domain costs €45.16 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
  • Anyone can register a .software domain. There are no restrictions.
  • .software is suitable for software companies, SaaS providers, developers, open-source projects, and all providers of digital products.
  • Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
  • A .software domain immediately signals industry affiliation, is modern and memorable, and offers good availability.
  • 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 €45.16.

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