GMO Registry
Register a .shop domain
From $2/yr · Free WHOIS privacy · Free DNS
Register
$2
/yr
Renew
$38
/yr
Transfer
$38
/yr
.shop is a new generic top-level domain that gives you far more naming freedom than the crowded legacy extensions. It's operated by GMO Registry and has been available since 2016.
A .shop domain is a professional, credible home for a company, product or service.
.shop at a glance
| Registry operator | GMO Registry |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2016 |
| WHOIS privacy | Included free |
| International characters (IDN) | Supported |
| Registration term | 1–10 years |
| Redemption window | ~4 days |
| Typical use | Shop Websites |
.shop domain FAQ
.shop is a new generic top-level domain that gives you far more naming freedom than the crowded legacy extensions. It's operated by GMO Registry and has been available since 2016.
.shop registers for $2/yr and renews at $38/yr at ns6 — WHOIS privacy and DNS included at no extra cost.
Yes — .shop is open for anyone to register, with no residency or eligibility requirements.
Yes. Free WHOIS privacy is included on every .shop domain, so your name, email and address stay off the public record — for life, at no cost.
You can register .shop for 1 to 10 years at a time, and turn on auto-renew so it never lapses.
After expiry there's a grace period to renew normally, then a redemption window of about 4 days where you can still recover it (a restore fee applies). Turn on auto-renew to avoid losing your .shop.
Yes — .shop supports internationalized domain names (IDNs), so you can register names with accented or non-Latin characters.
A .shop domain is a professional, credible home for a company, product or service.
Yes. Transferring a .shop to ns6 costs $38 and usually adds a year to your registration. You keep everything — we just become your registrar.
Every .shop domain includes free DNS hosting and email forwarding — point it anywhere and set up addresses like you@your-name.shop at no extra cost.
Your .shop is registered instantly and usually resolves within minutes of checkout.
.shop starts at just $2/yr with free WHOIS privacy, free DNS and no upsells at checkout — honest pricing, no surprises.