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.DIRECT Domains - Only $ 38.40 $ 12.00

Give customers a dedicated address for your products and services with a .direct domain. Create a website for your online store, wholesale business, booking service or customer enquiries. Present your offering clearly and explain how visitors can buy, book or contact your team. Explore registration, renewal and transfer pricing at Gatehills to choose a name that fits your brand.

1st Year Prices
$ 38.40 $ 12.00 Registration
$ 38.40 Renew
$ 38.40 Transfer

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Why Register a .direct Domain?

Give Customers a Clear Destination

Pair your brand name with .direct to create a relevant web address for your products, services, bookings or business enquiries.

Present Your Offering in One Place

Bring product details, service descriptions, pricing and frequently asked questions together so visitors can understand what your business offers.

Make the Next Step Easy to Find

Provide clear ordering instructions, booking options or quotation forms to help customers take the next step with your business.

WHY CHOOSE .DIRECT

WHY CHOOSE .DIRECT

A .direct domain provides a flexible online identity for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and service businesses. Use it to present a product catalogue, receive enquiries or create a dedicated destination for bookings and orders. Clearly explain your business role, the locations you serve and the terms that apply to your offering. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing at Gatehills before selecting your domain.

Secure your digital advantage

Establish your brand online with the right domain. Build credibility, protect your online identity, and strengthen your digital presence with Gate Hills.

.DIRECT Domain Pricing

Years 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years
Register $ 12.00 Promo $ 50.40 $ 88.80 $ 127.20 $ 165.60 $ 204.00 $ 242.40 $ 280.80 $ 319.20 $ 357.60
Renew $ 38.40 $ 76.80 $ 115.20 $ 153.60 $ 192.00 $ 230.40 $ 268.80 $ 307.20 $ 345.60 $ 384.00
Transfer $ 38.40 — — — — — — — — —

Note: Pricing may vary based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

.direct Domain Information & Pricing

.direct is a generic top-level domain suited to online stores, wholesale businesses, manufacturers and service providers. It offers a flexible web address for presenting products, sharing service information and directing customers to ordering or booking options. Explore .direct domain registration, renewal and transfer pricing at Gatehills, along with eligibility requirements, supported features and domain lifecycle details.
Introduced 2014
Usage Online stores, wholesale businesses, manufacturer websites, direct-to-consumer brands, service providers, booking websites, product catalogues, quotation and enquiry portals
Renewal Grace Period 45 days (registry auto-renew grace period; registrar deadlines may be shorter)
Deletion Grace Period 5 days (Pending Delete; restoration unavailable)
Restore Period 30 days
Renewal Upon Transfer Yes — normally adds 1 year, subject to transfer rules and the maximum registration term.
Privacy Allowed Yes
IDN Supported Yes — .direct supports internationalized domain names (IDNs). Supported characters and languages depend on registry IDN tables and registrar availability.
DNSSEC Supported Yes
Type Generic
Restrictions Open to individuals and organisations, subject to name availability, registry policies, reserved-name restrictions and applicable laws. No specific industry membership or business model is required solely to register a .direct domain.
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital)
Wikipedia Entry Wikipedia
Registration Price (1 year) $ 12.00
Renewal Price (1 year) $ 38.40
Transfer Price $ 38.40
Restore Allowed Yes

Domain Features Included for FREE

Forwarding & Stealth Forwarding
Customer Service
Domain Security
One-page Website
One Branded Email Address
Advanced DNS Settings
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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01. What is a .direct domain?
A .direct domain is a generic top-level domain that can provide a relevant website address for products, services and customer transactions. It can suit an online store, wholesale business, manufacturer or service provider.
02. Who can register a .direct domain?
Individuals and organisations can register an available .direct domain, subject to registry policies and applicable laws. Registration is not restricted to manufacturers, wholesalers or businesses using a direct-sales model.
03. Which websites can use a .direct domain?
A .direct domain can suit retail websites, product catalogues, wholesale enquiries, booking services and business landing pages. Choose a name that reflects your brand and clearly explain what visitors can do on your website.
04. Who operates the .direct registry?
The .direct registry is operated by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital. Registrars provide domain registration and management services to customers.
05. Can I use a .direct domain for my online store?
Yes. You can use a .direct domain as the address for your online store or a dedicated product website. Connect it to an ecommerce platform and clearly publish your product information, payment options, delivery terms and customer support details.
06. How long can I register a .direct domain for?
A .direct domain can generally be registered for 1 to 10 years, depending on registrar options. The total remaining registration term cannot exceed the registry’s 10-year maximum.
07. Does .direct support internationalized domain names?
Yes. .direct supports internationalized domain names, allowing certain characters beyond basic Latin letters. Available characters and languages depend on registry IDN tables and registrar support.
08. Is domain privacy available for .direct domains?
Yes. Privacy services are permitted for .direct domains, subject to registrar availability and applicable rules. Check whether privacy is included or offered separately when registering through Gatehills.
09. Can I transfer my .direct domain to Gatehills?
An eligible .direct domain can generally be transferred using an authorization code after removing any applicable transfer lock. A completed transfer normally adds one year, subject to transfer rules and the maximum registration term. Check Gatehills for current transfer availability and pricing.
10. Does a .direct domain include hosting or ecommerce software?
Domain registration secures your website address. Hosting, ecommerce platforms, booking tools and payment processing are separate services unless your selected Gatehills package explicitly includes them.
11. Is a .direct domain good for SEO?
A .direct domain can support your brand’s messaging, but the extension itself does not provide a Google ranking advantage. Publish accurate product or service information, useful answers and clear business details to help visitors understand your offering.
12. Can I create email addresses with a .direct domain?
Yes. You can create an address such as [email protected] by connecting your domain to an email hosting service and configuring the required DNS records. Email hosting is separate unless included in your package.
13. What happens if my .direct domain expires?
The registry provides a 45-day auto-renew grace period, but your registrar may set an earlier renewal deadline. Following deletion, an eligible domain may enter a 30-day redemption period, when restoration usually requires an additional fee. A final 5-day Pending Delete period follows, during which restoration is unavailable. Renew before expiry to avoid disruption.