Everything You Need to
Know About .tech Domains

Yes. .tech is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) launched in 2015 under ICANN's new gTLD expansion program and operated by Radix. It is used by tech founders, startups, developers, and tech companies worldwide to signal a tech-first online identity.

Yes. .tech is a legitimate, ICANN-delegated domain extension operated by Radix Registry. Google treats new gTLDs like .tech the same way it treats .com and other established domain extensions. With over 500K registered domains (source: nTLDStats, May 2026) and notable adopters including Nothing, CES, Intel, and Aurora Innovation, .tech has broad credibility across the global tech ecosystem.

Yes. A .tech domain is the clearest domain-level signal that a startup, company, or project has tech at its core. Unlike .com, which carries no industry context, .tech communicates immediately to investors, customers, and collaborators that the brand is rooted in technology.

.tech is an open gTLD, which means any individual or business anywhere in the world can register one. That said, it is designed and most commonly used by tech-first companies, founders, developers, and students whose work is rooted in technology. Businesses outside tech can register a .tech domain, but the extension is most effective as a credibility signal for brands where technology is central to the product or service.

Yes. .tech is a strong choice for AI companies, particularly those building products or platforms where AI is one capability among many. While .ai signals artificial intelligence specifically, .tech gives AI-native companies the flexibility to grow beyond a single technology type without the domain becoming a constraint. Companies like base32.tech demonstrate how AI companies use .tech to signal technical depth without locking themselves into a single category.

Yes. Businesses building large language models, AI infrastructure, or AI-powered developer tools use .tech to signal technical credibility without narrowing their positioning to AI alone. .tech works well for companies operating across the AI stack, including model development, deployment infrastructure, APIs, and tooling.

Yes. In a space where .ai names are increasingly taken or priced as premiums, .tech offers a wider pool of clean, sharp names for AI companies. It also positions a brand as a technical company at large, which can be an advantage for AI companies that serve enterprise buyers, developers, or investors who may value breadth over a narrow AI-only signal.

Yes. Investors and partners in the AI and tech space recognize .tech as a domain extension used by serious tech companies. Being on .tech is a clear signal that a brand is tech-first. Combined with strong technical content and product credibility, a .tech domain reinforces a narrative of precision and seriousness, which resonates in investor and enterprise contexts.

You can register a .tech domain through www.get.tech or through accredited registrar partners, including GoDaddy, Namecheap, Hostinger, Domain.com, IONOS, OVHcloud, and Network Solutions.

You can check .tech domain availability using the search bar on www.get.tech or through any accredited registrar partner. Type your preferred domain name to see whether it is available and what the pricing is.

Yes. Google treats .tech domains the same as .com and other domain extensions in search rankings. Companies like Nothing (nothing.tech) and 1X (1x.tech) rank competitively for their brand terms. Rankings are determined by content quality, backlink authority, site performance, and user experience, not by the domain extension.

No. There is no definitive evidence that .tech domains or other new gTLDs are flagged as spam more often than .com domains. Spam filtering is based on the behavior and reputation of individual senders and websites, not on the domain extension.

Yes. .tech is a global, unrestricted gTLD with no geographic registration requirements. It is understood in the international tech ecosystem and recognized by investors, developers, and enterprises across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, making it a strong choice for tech brands with global ambitions.

Yes. SaaS and software companies use .tech to communicate that technology is the product, not just the delivery mechanism. It works particularly well for product-led companies where the domain is part of the brand identity and needs to hold up in sales decks, investor materials, and developer communities. A good example is jhipster.tech, a widely used development platform for generating and deploying modern web applications.

.tech domain names are short, intuitive, and specific to the technology space. For a tech audience, the extension reinforces the brand message and makes the domain easier to recall than a workaround domain with hyphens, numbers, or an off-brand extension.

The standard registration and renewal cost for a .tech domain is $49 per year before promotions, though first-year pricing through registrar partners can be significantly lower. For example, Hostinger and Network Solutions list .tech domains from $6.99 for the first year. Pricing varies by registrar partner, so it's best to check each registrar's website for the latest domain prices.

Yes. .tech is a broad, technology-agnostic extension that can accommodate companies as they evolve across product types and technology categories. A company that starts in AI, expands into automation, and eventually diversifies into hardware or infrastructure does not outgrow a .tech domain the way it might outgrow a narrower signal like .ai. As long as technology remains central to the business, .tech remains relevant.

Yes. Premium .tech domain names are available and priced higher based on factors such as name length, keyword relevance, and demand. You can browse premium .tech domains through www.get.tech or through registrar partners.

Yes. .tech domains are compatible with WordPress, Webflow, and all major website builders and platforms. You connect a .tech domain to these platforms by updating your DNS settings or following the domain connection guide in your platform's settings.

Yes. .tech domains work with Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Hostinger, and other major platforms. Connection is done through DNS settings, and most platforms provide step-by-step instructions.

.tech domains support privacy protection, which masks your personal contact details in WHOIS lookups, and transfer lock (domain lock), which helps prevent unauthorized transfers. DNSSEC is also supported and can be enabled to protect your DNS records from tampering.

Students verified through the GitHub Student Developer Pack can access a free .tech domain as part of that program. Outside of that program, .tech domains are not available for free, though promotional first-year pricing may be available through registrar partners.

.com is the most widely recognized domain extension globally, but most desirable .com names for tech brands are taken, squatted, or priced out of reach. .tech offers a much wider pool of clean and available domain names and communicates immediately that a brand is tech-first, something .com cannot do on its own.

The most common myth is that search engines penalize new domain extensions. This is false. Google has stated explicitly that new gTLDs like .tech are treated the same as .com in search rankings. A second common misconception is that new extensions are less credible than .com. In the tech sector specifically, .tech is recognized and used by major companies, including Nothing, Intel, CES, and Aurora Innovation, demonstrating that the domain extension is credible in the contexts that matter most to tech brands.

Yes. You can connect a .tech domain to your existing website using DNS settings. There are two common approaches:

1. Connect the domain to your hosting (A record): Add an A record in your DNS settings and enter your website's IP address to connect the domain to your hosting server.
2. Connect the domain to another domain (CNAME): Add a CNAME record and enter the target domain to redirect traffic.

You can also connect your .tech domain by updating the nameservers to those provided by your hosting provider.

Yes. You can create multiple subdomains on a .tech domain. Each subdomain is configured as a separate DNS record. Common examples include blog.yourstartup.tech, api.yourstartup.tech, and docs.yourstartup.tech.

Yes. .tech domains support custom email addresses such as hello@yourstartup.tech. You can set this up through your email hosting provider or through features available from your registrar.

This depends on your brand strategy. Many tech companies use .tech as their primary domain because it signals a tech-first identity more clearly than .com. If you already own a .com, you may choose to redirect it to your .tech domain so visitors and search engines land in the right place. If name availability is your reason for choosing .tech, using it as your primary domain and redirecting any .com variant you own is a clean and practical approach.

Yes. SSL certificates are fully supported for .tech domains and are available through most hosting providers and registrars. Many providers include a free SSL certificate as part of their hosting plans.

Yes. Privacy protection is available for .tech domains. When enabled, your personal contact details are replaced with generic information in WHOIS, masking your data from public lookup.

Yes. .tech is a legitimate, ICANN-delegated domain extension operated by Radix Registry. Like any domain, security depends on the registrant enabling standard protections, including privacy protection, transfer lock, and DNSSEC, where applicable.

You can migrate from a .com to a .tech domain by connecting the .tech domain to your website and setting it as the primary domain, then redirecting your old .com to the .tech domain.

1. Connect the .tech domain to your website: Update your DNS settings based on your hosting provider's instructions. This usually involves adding an A record, CNAME record, or nameservers pointing your .tech domain to your website.
2. Redirect your .com domain to your .tech domain: Set up a 301 redirect from your old .com domain to your new .tech domain. This directs visitors to the correct address and helps search engines understand that the website has moved.

A proper 301 redirect is recommended for a full migration rather than domain forwarding, which does not preserve SEO signals as effectively.

You can test your .tech domain before going live by using one of these two approaches:

• Use a subdomain: Create a subdomain such as test.yourstartup.tech and connect it to your staging website using a DNS record (A record or CNAME).
• Use a temporary DNS setup: Point your .tech domain to a staging server rather than your live website, test everything, and then update the DNS to go live.

Make sure your domain contact details are verified so your domain remains active during testing.

Like any domain on any extension, the main risks are losing control of the domain or exposing personal information, which can lead to domain hijacking or spam. Key vulnerabilities to watch:

• No privacy protection: Without it, your contact details are publicly visible in WHOIS, increasing the risk of spam and identity misuse.
• Transfer lock turned off: If disabled, your domain could be moved without your permission. Keep this enabled unless you are actively initiating a transfer.
• No DNSSEC: Without DNSSEC, attackers may be able to redirect visitors to malicious websites by tampering with DNS records. Enabling it is recommended where supported by your registrar.

.tech domains have an approximately 30-day grace period after expiry during which you can renew the domain at the standard cost. If the domain is not renewed within this window, it enters a 30-day redemption period, during which it becomes inactive but can still be recovered by paying a restoration fee. After the redemption period, the domain may be released for public registration.