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Cheapest first year right now is $57.50 at Netim, and the renewal barely moves — one of the few extensions where the introductory price tells the truth.
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| Rank | Visit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netim cheapest | $57.50 | $57.50 | $38.00 | $287.50 | Varies | Card, PayPal, bank transfer | Go to Netim | |
| Webnames.ca | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $450.00 | Varies | Card, PayPal, cheque, bank transfer | Go to Webnames.ca | |
| Porkbun | — | — | Free | — | Included | Card, PayPal, Bitcoin, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Go to Porkbun |
All prices in USD for a one-year term, as published by each registrar. Registry and ICANN fees are included where the registrar includes them; taxes are not. Confirm at checkout before buying.
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.dot frequently asked questions
01How much does a .dot domain cost?
The cheapest first year we found is $57.50 at Netim. Renewal matters more: the cheapest renewal is $57.50 at Netim, so five years costs $287.50.
02Does .dot get more expensive after the first year?
Renewal is 0% above the first year, so what you see at sign-up is close to what you keep paying.
03Who runs the .dot registry?
Dish DBS Corporation. Registrars sell .dot names on the registry's behalf; the registry sets the wholesale price.
04Is anyone allowed to register a .dot domain?
We have no record of an eligibility restriction on .dot. Registries can change policy, so confirm at the registrar before buying.