Top-level domain
Register a .tel domain
From $12/yr · Free WHOIS privacy · Free DNS
Register
$12
/yr
Renew
$12
/yr
Transfer
$12
/yr
.tel is one of the original generic top-level domain (gTLD) and remains among the most trusted, recognizable extensions on the web.
A .tel domain works for almost any project — a business, a blog, a portfolio or your next big idea.
.tel at a glance
| WHOIS privacy | Included free |
|---|---|
| International characters (IDN) | Supported |
| Registration term | 1–10 years |
| Redemption window | ~5 days |
| Typical use | Contact Information Only |
.tel domain FAQ
.tel is one of the original generic top-level domain (gTLD) and remains among the most trusted, recognizable extensions on the web.
.tel registers for $12/yr and renews at $12/yr at ns6 — WHOIS privacy and DNS included at no extra cost.
Yes — .tel is open for anyone to register, with no residency or eligibility requirements.
Yes. Free WHOIS privacy is included on every .tel domain, so your name, email and address stay off the public record — for life, at no cost.
You can register .tel 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 5 days where you can still recover it (a restore fee applies). Turn on auto-renew to avoid losing your .tel.
Yes — .tel supports internationalized domain names (IDNs), so you can register names with accented or non-Latin characters.
A .tel domain works for almost any project — a business, a blog, a portfolio or your next big idea.
Yes. Transferring a .tel to ns6 costs $12 and usually adds a year to your registration. You keep everything — we just become your registrar.
Every .tel domain includes free DNS hosting and email forwarding — point it anywhere and set up addresses like you@your-name.tel at no extra cost.
Your .tel is registered instantly and usually resolves within minutes of checkout.
ns6 gives you .tel at $12/yr with free WHOIS privacy, free DNS and no renewal games — the same clear price, year after year.