GoDaddy Registry
Register a .us domain
From $5/yr · Free WHOIS privacy · Free DNS
Register
$5
/yr
Renew
$9
/yr
Transfer
$8
/yr
.us is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United States. Though it originated as a national domain, it's widely used around the world. It's operated by GoDaddy Registry and has been available since 1985.
A .us domain roots your brand in its community and helps local customers find and trust you.
.us at a glance
| Registry operator | GoDaddy Registry |
|---|---|
| Country / region | United States |
| Launched | 1985 |
| WHOIS privacy | Not available for this TLD |
| International characters (IDN) | Not supported |
| Registration term | 1–10 years |
| Redemption window | ~5 days |
| Restrictions | US Presence |
| Typical use | US Websites |
.us domain FAQ
.us is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United States. Though it originated as a national domain, it's widely used around the world. It's operated by GoDaddy Registry and has been available since 1985.
.us registers for $5/yr and renews at $9/yr at ns6 — WHOIS privacy and DNS included at no extra cost.
.us has some registration requirements: US Presence. We'll flag anything you need during checkout.
The .us registry doesn't support WHOIS privacy, so registrant details are public for this extension. We'll always tell you before you register.
You can register .us 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 .us.
.us uses standard letters, numbers and hyphens. For accented or non-Latin scripts, consider an extension that supports IDNs.
A .us domain roots your brand in its community and helps local customers find and trust you.
Yes. Transferring a .us to ns6 costs $8 and usually adds a year to your registration. You keep everything — we just become your registrar.
Every .us domain includes free DNS hosting and email forwarding — point it anywhere and set up addresses like you@your-name.us at no extra cost.
Your .us is registered instantly and usually resolves within minutes of checkout.
.us starts at just $5/yr with free WHOIS privacy, free DNS and no upsells at checkout — honest pricing, no surprises.