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.SOCIAL Domains - Only $ 38.40 $ 7.20

Build a connected online presence with a .social domain. Ideal for social media platforms, online communities, networking websites, content creators, digital marketing agencies, forums, and businesses looking to connect with audiences and encourage online engagement.

1st Year Prices
$ 38.40 $ 7.20 Registration
$ 38.40 Renew
$ 38.40 Transfer

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Why Register a .social Domain?

Connect with Your Community

Choose a domain that reflects your focus on social networking, online communities, communication, and audience engagement.

Build a Recognizable Online Identity

Create a memorable web address that helps visitors recognize your brand and discover your social platform or community.

Encourage Online Engagement

Use your website to share content, promote discussions, connect people, and grow an active online community.

WHY CHOOSE .SOCIAL

WHY CHOOSE .SOCIAL

The .social extension offers a descriptive and memorable web address for social media platforms, online communities, networking websites, and digital brands. Its recognizable name communicates your focus on connection and interaction while helping establish a distinctive online identity. Use it to share content, build communities, promote discussions, and connect with audiences across the internet.

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.

.SOCIAL Domain Pricing

Years 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years
Register $ 7.20 Promo $ 45.60 $ 84.00 $ 122.40 $ 160.80 $ 199.20 $ 237.60 $ 276.00 $ 314.40 $ 352.80
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.

.social Domain Information & Pricing

The .social domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) designed for social networking, online communities, digital communication, and social media-related websites. It provides a descriptive web address for social platforms, content creators, online forums, networking services, and businesses focused on audience engagement. The extension is sponsored by Dog Beach, LLC, with Identity Digital managing its registry infrastructure. It is open to individuals and organizations worldwide, making it suitable for anyone looking to build an online community or strengthen their digital identity.
Introduced 2014 (delegated on 14 January 2014)
Usage Popular among social media agencies, digital marketing hubs, community forums, public relations firms, networking apps, content creators, and online portfolios
Renewal Grace Period 45 days
Deletion Grace Period 5 days
Restore Period 30 days
Renewal Upon Transfer Yes
Privacy Allowed Yes
IDN Supported Yes. Supported scripts include Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Devanagari, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tamil, and Thai, subject to registry rules
DNSSEC Supported Yes
Type Generic
Restrictions Open to individuals and organizations worldwide without specific geographic or professional eligibility requirements
Registry Dog Beach, LLC / Identity Digital
Wikipedia Entry Wikipedia
Registration Price (1 year) $ 7.20
Renewal Price (1 year) $ 38.40
Transfer Price $ 38.40
Restore Allowed Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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01. What is a .social domain?
A .social domain is a generic top-level domain designed for websites focused on social networking, online communities, communication, and digital interaction. It provides a descriptive web address for social media platforms, discussion forums, content creators, and businesses looking to connect with online audiences.
02. Who can register a .social domain?
Anyone can register a .social domain. It is open to individuals, businesses, organizations, content creators, and community owners worldwide without specific geographic or professional eligibility requirements. Registration is generally available on a first-come, first-served basis.
03. What can I use a .social domain for?
You can use a .social domain for social networking platforms, online communities, discussion forums, blogs, content-sharing websites, influencer portfolios, and digital marketing businesses. It is also suitable for websites that encourage communication, audience engagement, and online collaboration.
04. Is .social a generic top-level domain?
Yes. .social is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced in 2014. It is available for international registration and provides a recognizable domain extension for individuals and organizations focused on social networking, communication, and online communities.
05. How long can I register a .social domain?
A .social domain can generally be registered for 1 to 10 years. You can choose an available registration period and renew your domain according to your registrar's renewal terms and policies.
06. Can I register an internationalized .social domain name?
Yes. Internationalized domain names (IDNs) are supported for .social. This allows eligible domain names to use characters from supported languages beyond the standard English alphabet. Available languages and character combinations depend on registry rules and registrar support.
07. Can I protect my personal information with a .social domain?
Yes. Privacy protection is supported through participating registrars. This service can help conceal eligible personal contact details from public registration records. However, certain information, such as an organization name, may remain visible depending on the registrar's privacy policies.
08. Can I transfer my .social domain to another registrar?
Yes. You can transfer your .social domain to another registrar using the required authorization code, provided it meets the applicable transfer conditions. A successful transfer generally adds one year to the registration period.
09. Does .social support DNSSEC?
Yes. The .social extension supports Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), which help protect DNS information against certain types of manipulation. Your registrar and DNS provider must also support DNSSEC configuration.
10. Can I use a .social domain for business email?
Yes. You can create professional email addresses using your .social domain, such as [email protected] or [email protected]. You will need an email hosting provider and the appropriate DNS records to configure your email service.
11. Does a .social domain help with SEO?
A .social domain can help communicate your website's focus on social networking, online communities, and digital interaction. It also provides a memorable web address for your brand. However, the extension itself does not guarantee higher search rankings. Quality content, relevant keywords, technical SEO, and a positive user experience remain important.
12. What happens when my .social domain expires?
When your .social domain expires, it may enter a renewal grace period during which you can renew it. If it is not renewed, it may proceed to a redemption period and eventually pending deletion. Your website and email services may stop working during this process, depending on your registrar's expiration policies.
13. Can I restore my expired .social domain?
Yes. An expired .social domain may be restored during its applicable 30-day redemption period through your registrar. Additional restoration fees may apply. Once the domain enters the final pending-delete stage, restoration is generally no longer possible.