Register Your .us Domain: Guidelines and Requirements for US-Based Websites
A .us domain is the United States' official country code top-level domain (ccTLD). These domains are specifically designed for businesses, organizations, and individuals operating within the United States.
Registration Requirements
To register or transfer a .us domain, you must specify:
- Purpose of Domain:
- Personal use
- Business use for profit
- Nonprofit organization
- Educational purposes
- Government purposes
- Eligibility Status:
- U.S. citizen
- U.S. permanent resident
- U.S.-established organization
- Foreign business operating in U.S.
- Foreign entity with U.S. office
Foreign entities must provide their country code of citizenship during registration.
Key Features
- Exclusive to U.S.-based operations
- Requires proof of U.S. presence
- Subject to specific ccTLD regulations
- Available for registration, transfer, or connection
- Different rules than standard TLDs
Important Considerations
- Must provide accurate location information within the United States
- Special registration requirements apply for transfers
- Different rules than most other top-level domains
- Registration requirements don't apply when connecting existing .us domains
- Pricing varies based on availability and registration period
.us domains effectively communicate U.S. presence and are ideal for organizations wanting to establish a clear connection to the United States market. Always verify current registration requirements and pricing before proceeding with registration or transfer.
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