.org
A .org domain is a generic top-level domain that was one of the original extensions launched in the 1980s. The Public Interest Registry (PIR) runs it. Non-profit organisations first used it, but the restrictions were relaxed, so anyone can register one now.
A .org domain supports DNSSEC, which helps protect your visitors from forged DNS answers. Your registration can run from 1 to 10 years, and you can renew in 1 year steps. Names can be between 2 and 63 characters, and internationalised names are allowed.
A .org domain is a good choice if you run a community, charity or public-interest project and want a name that signals that purpose. Before you register, note that the registry does not hide your contact details, so you should consider our domain privacy feature.
Registration is open to anyone around the world.
- Anyone can register a .org domain, with no local presence required.
- Your contact details must be accurate and kept up to date.
- Registration usually takes 1 to 3 days to complete.
Renew before your expiry date to keep your .org domain.
- After expiry you have a 40-day grace period to renew at the standard price.
- If you do not renew within the grace period, a 30-day redemption period follows, and redeeming the name costs extra.
- After the redemption period the name is released and becomes available to others.
You can transfer an existing .org domain to Domain Central from another provider.
- You need the authorisation (EPP) code from your current provider, and the domain must be unlocked.
- A transfer usually takes 5 to 7 days, and the losing provider has up to 5 days to respond.
- A domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer.
You can change the registrant of your .org domain through your registrar.
- Changing the registrant does not change the expiry date.
- Your new registrant details must be accurate and kept current.
Public Interest Registry (PIR), 11911 Freedom Drive,, 10th Floor, Suite 1000, Reston, VA 20190, United States of America (the)