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.FAMILY Domains - Only $ 36.00 $ 12.00

Bring your loved ones closer with a .family domain. Whether you are creating a family website, sharing memories, building a genealogy platform, or starting a family-focused business, .family offers a meaningful and memorable online identity.

1st Year Prices
$ 36.00 $ 12.00 Registration
$ 36.00 Renew
$ 36.00 Transfer

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Why Register a .family Domain?

Celebrate Family Connections

Create a dedicated online space for your family with a .family domain. Share family stories, photos, milestones, and memories through a website that brings everyone together.

Build a Family Brand

Give your family business, community, or personal project a recognizable online identity. A .family address communicates connection and belonging while making your website easy to remember.

Keep Memories Together

Use a .family domain to create a digital home for family history, genealogy, events, and shared experiences. It is a meaningful choice for preserving memories and staying connected.

WHY CHOOSE .FAMILY

WHY CHOOSE .FAMILY

A .family domain provides a meaningful online identity for families, communities, and businesses built around connection and belonging. Whether you want to share family memories, create a genealogy website, organize family events, or promote family-focused services, this extension gives your website a memorable and relevant address.

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.

.FAMILY 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 $ 48.00 $ 84.00 $ 120.00 $ 156.00 $ 192.00 $ 228.00 $ 264.00 $ 300.00 $ 336.00
Renew $ 36.00 $ 72.00 $ 108.00 $ 144.00 $ 180.00 $ 216.00 $ 252.00 $ 288.00 $ 324.00 $ 360.00
Transfer $ 36.00 — — — — — — — — —

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

.family Domain Information & Pricing

The .family extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) designed for websites and projects connected to families, relationships, and communities. It is managed by Dog Beach, LLC, with Identity Digital providing registry services. Registration is open to individuals and businesses worldwide, making it suitable for both personal and commercial websites.
Introduced 2015
Usage Popular among family tree researchers, lifestyle bloggers, neighborhood associations, family-owned businesses, and parenting forums
Renewal Grace Period Approximately 35–45 days after expiry, depending on registrar
Deletion Grace Period 5 days
Restore Period 30 days
Renewal Upon Transfer Yes
Privacy Allowed Yes
IDN Supported Yes
DNSSEC Supported Yes
Type Generic
Restrictions Open registration; no special eligibility requirement
Registry Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital)
Wikipedia Entry Wikipedia
Registration Price (1 year) $ 12.00
Renewal Price (1 year) $ 36.00
Transfer Price $ 36.00
Restore Allowed Yes

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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 .family domain?
A .family domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) designed for websites related to families, relationships, and communities. It can be used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to create a meaningful online identity.
02. Who can register a .family domain?
Anyone can register a .family domain. There are no special eligibility or location requirements, making it available to individuals, families, and businesses worldwide on a first-come, first-served basis.
03. What can I use a .family domain for?
You can use a .family domain for family websites, genealogy platforms, photo-sharing websites, family businesses, community projects, event pages, and personal blogs. It is suitable for any online project centered around family and connection.
04. Is .family a generic top-level domain?
Yes. The .family extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not a country-specific domain. It is available for general registration by individuals and organizations around the world.
05. How long can I register a .family domain?
Registration periods depend on the registrar. CentralNic Reseller and GoDaddy list registration terms from 1 to 10 years. Check GateHills for the available registration periods and renewal options.
06. Are there any restrictions on registering a .family domain?
No special eligibility requirements apply to standard .family registrations. Anyone can register an available name, subject to applicable domain registration policies and reserved-name rules.
07. Does .family support internationalized domain names (IDNs)?
Yes. The .family extension supports internationalized domain names (IDNs), allowing eligible names to include characters from supported non-English writing systems. Actual character availability depends on the registry's IDN rules and registrar support.
08. Can I protect my personal information with a .family domain?
Yes. WHOIS privacy is supported for .family domains through registrars that offer the service. You can check GateHills' current privacy options when registering your domain.
09. Does a .family domain support DNSSEC?
Yes. DNSSEC is supported for .family domains. It helps protect DNS information by allowing validating resolvers to verify the authenticity of DNS responses. Your DNS hosting provider must also support the required configuration.
10. Can I transfer my .family domain to another registrar?
Yes. .family domains support registrar transfers. You may need to unlock your domain and obtain an authorization code from your current registrar before initiating the transfer. Transfer conditions and fees depend on the providers involved.
11. Can I use a .family domain for business email?
Yes. You can connect your .family domain to a compatible email hosting service and create personalized email addresses, such as [email protected] or [email protected].
12. Does a .family domain help with SEO?
A .family domain can make your website address relevant to family-focused content and help establish a recognizable brand identity. However, the extension alone does not guarantee better search rankings. Quality content, website performance, user experience, and technical SEO remain important.
13. What happens if my .family domain expires?
If your .family domain expires, your website and associated email services may stop working. It may enter a renewal grace or redemption period, depending on the registrar's lifecycle policies. Renew your domain before its expiration date to reduce the risk of losing it.