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.PICS Domains - Only $ 30.00

Give your photography a dedicated online address with a .pics domain. Create a website for your portfolio, photography studio, event galleries or visual projects. Showcase selected images, explain your services and help visitors contact you about your work. Explore registration, renewal and transfer pricing at Gatehills to choose a name that fits your style.

1st Year Prices
$ 30.00 Registration
$ 30.00 Renew
$ 30.00 Transfer

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Why Register a .pics Domain?

Make Your Photography Focus Clear

Pair your name, studio or subject with .pics to create a relevant web address for photography portfolios, image collections or visual stories.

Organise Your Images Around Your Work

Present selected photographs in galleries organised by project, event or photography style so visitors can explore your work with useful context.

Connect Your Portfolio with Enquiries

Bring your portfolio, photography services and contact options together to help prospective clients understand your offering and discuss a suitable project.

WHY CHOOSE .PICS

WHY CHOOSE .PICS

A .pics domain provides a relevant online identity for photographers, studios, visual creators and photography enthusiasts. Use it to display a portfolio, publish photo stories or organise image collections around a specific subject. Include useful captions, project information and clear contact details to help visitors understand your work. 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.

.PICS Domain Pricing

Years 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years
Register $ 30.00 $ 60.00 $ 90.00 $ 120.00 $ 150.00 $ 180.00 $ 210.00 $ 240.00 $ 270.00 $ 300.00
Renew $ 30.00 $ 60.00 $ 90.00 $ 120.00 $ 150.00 $ 180.00 $ 210.00 $ 240.00 $ 270.00 $ 300.00
Transfer $ 30.00 — — — — — — — — —

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

.pics Domain Information & Pricing

.pics is a generic top-level domain suited to photography portfolios, studios, photo galleries and visual content websites. It offers a relevant web address for displaying images, presenting photography services and sharing visual projects. Explore .pics domain registration, renewal and transfer pricing at Gatehills, along with eligibility requirements, supported features and domain lifecycle details.
Introduced 2014
Usage Photography portfolios, photography studios, event galleries, travel photo blogs, personal image collections, visual storytelling websites, photography communities
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 — .pics 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 professional photography qualification is required solely to register a .pics domain. Domain use must respect third-party rights, including copyright and trademark rights.
Registry XYZ.COM LLC
Wikipedia Entry Wikipedia
Registration Price (1 year) $ 30.00
Renewal Price (1 year) $ 30.00
Transfer Price $ 30.00
Restore Allowed Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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01. What is a .pics domain?
A .pics domain is a generic top-level domain associated with pictures and photography. It can provide a relevant website address for a photography portfolio, studio, photo blog or image collection.
02. Who can register a .pics domain?
Individuals and organisations can register an available .pics domain, subject to registry policies and applicable laws. Registration is not restricted to professional photographers, studios or qualified image specialists.
03. Which websites can use a .pics domain?
A .pics domain can suit photography portfolios, studio websites, event galleries, travel photo blogs and personal image collections. Choose a name that reflects your subject and organise your images with useful captions and project details.
04. Who operates the .pics registry?
The .pics registry is operated by XYZ.COM LLC. CentralNic provides the registry’s technical backend, while registrars provide domain registration and management services to customers.
05. Can I use a .pics domain for my photography portfolio?
Yes. You can use a .pics domain to showcase selected photographs, introduce your photography services and publish contact details. Organise your portfolio by subject or project so prospective clients can explore the work most relevant to them.
06. How long can I register a .pics domain for?
A .pics 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 .pics support internationalized domain names?
Yes. .pics 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 .pics domains?
Yes. Privacy services are available for eligible .pics registrations, subject to registrar availability and applicable rules. Check whether privacy is included or offered separately when registering through Gatehills.
09. Can I transfer my .pics domain to Gatehills?
An eligible .pics 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 .pics domain include hosting or photo gallery software?
Domain registration secures your website address. Hosting, image storage, gallery builders and photography sales tools are separate services unless your selected Gatehills package explicitly includes them.
11. Is a .pics domain good for SEO?
A .pics domain can communicate your website’s photography focus, but the extension itself does not provide a Google ranking advantage. Publish original images with useful captions, descriptive alternative text and relevant page content to help visitors understand your work.
12. Can I create email addresses with a .pics 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 .pics domain expires?
Your website and email may stop working after expiry. Renewal deadlines depend on your registrar, so do not assume the full 45-day auto-renew grace period is available to you. 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.