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.SHOP Domains - Only $ 36.00 $ 4.00

Give your retail business a clear online address with a .shop domain. Suitable for online stores, independent brands, local retailers, and specialist sellers, this extension helps visitors understand what your website offers. Find a name that fits your business and explore registration, renewal, and transfer pricing at Gatehills.

1st Year Prices
$ 36.00 $ 4.00 Registration
$ 36.00 Renew
$ 36.00 Transfer

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Why Register a .shop Domain?

Make Your Store’s Purpose Clear

Pair your brand name with an extension that directly suggests shopping. A .shop domain can suit a new online store, an established retailer, or a dedicated storefront for your products.

Give Your Products a Dedicated Home

Bring collections, product descriptions, prices, and availability together. Create a central destination where customers can explore your range and find practical buying information.

Connect Online and In-Store Shopping

Use your website for direct sales, a product catalogue, or information about your physical shop. Share store locations, opening hours, delivery options, and customer support details.

WHY CHOOSE .SHOP

WHY CHOOSE .SHOP

A .shop domain gives retailers, independent makers, and growing brands an address that reflects their business. Use it for an ecommerce store, a specialist collection, a local shop website, or a separate retail destination alongside your main brand site. Help customers with clear product information, accurate pricing, original photographs, and transparent delivery and returns details. Whether you sell online or welcome customers in person, compare .shop registration, renewal, and transfer pricing at Gatehills.

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.

.SHOP Domain Pricing

Years 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years
Register $ 4.00 Promo $ 40.00 $ 76.00 $ 112.00 $ 148.00 $ 184.00 $ 220.00 $ 256.00 $ 292.00 $ 328.00
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.

.shop Domain Information & Pricing

.shop is a generic domain extension suitable for online stores, retail brands, independent sellers, and physical shops building an online presence. It provides a relevant address for showcasing products and sharing shopping information. Review registration requirements, supported features, and domain lifecycle details below, then compare current .shop registration, renewal, and transfer pricing at Gatehills.
Introduced 2016
Usage Online stores, retail brands, local shop websites, independent maker stores, specialist retailers, product catalogues, brand merchandise stores
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 — .shop supports internationalized domain names (IDNs). Supported characters and languages depend on registry IDN tables and registrar availability.
DNSSEC Supported Yes
Type Generic
Restrictions .shop is open to individuals, businesses, and organisations without a general industry or residency requirement. Registrations remain subject to availability, registry policies, reserved-name rules, trademark rights, and applicable laws.
Registry GMO Registry, Inc.
Wikipedia Entry Wikipedia
Registration Price (1 year) $ 4.00
Renewal Price (1 year) $ 36.00
Transfer Price $ 36.00
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

Find answers to common questions about the pricing list

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01. What is a .shop domain?
A .shop domain is a generic top-level domain associated with shopping and commerce. It can be used for online stores, retail brands, physical shop websites, product catalogues, and shopping-related publications.
02. Who can register a .shop domain?
Individuals, businesses, and organisations can register an available .shop domain. There is no general requirement to own a physical store, operate an existing online business, or live in a particular country.
03. What types of websites can use a .shop domain?
.shop can suit fashion stores, gift retailers, homeware brands, specialist product businesses, and independent makers. It can also support merchandise stores, retail catalogues, shopping guides, and websites promoting physical shops.
04. Who operates the .shop registry?
The .shop registry is operated by GMO Registry, Inc. The registry manages the extension, while registrars handle domain registrations and customer services.
05. Can I use a .shop domain without offering online checkout?
Yes. You can use a .shop domain for a product catalogue or a website promoting a physical store. Share your products, location, opening hours, and contact details, and explain how customers can enquire, order, or visit.
06. How long can I register a .shop domain for?
.shop domains can generally be registered for 1 to 10 years. Available registration periods depend on the registrar, and the domain’s remaining registration term cannot exceed 10 years.
07. Does .shop support internationalized domain names?
Yes. .shop supports internationalized domain names, allowing certain non-ASCII characters in domain names. Available languages and characters depend on registry IDN tables and registrar support.
08. Is WHOIS privacy available for .shop domains?
Yes. WHOIS privacy is supported for .shop domains. Availability, eligibility, and any additional charges depend on your registrar and its service policies.
09. Can I transfer my .shop domain to Gatehills?
An eligible .shop domain can generally be transferred using an authorisation code after the domain is unlocked and applicable transfer restrictions are cleared. Check Gatehills for current transfer availability and pricing. A successful transfer normally adds one year to the registration term, subject to transfer rules and the 10-year maximum.
10. Does a .shop domain include hosting or ecommerce software?
A domain registration provides your website address. Hosting, ecommerce software, inventory management, payment processing, and email are separate services unless explicitly included in your chosen package. You can connect the domain to a compatible website platform by configuring the required DNS records.
11. Is a .shop domain good for SEO?
A .shop domain can make your website’s retail purpose clear to visitors, but the extension itself does not provide a Google ranking advantage. Support search visibility with original product descriptions, useful category pages, accurate availability, and a fast website. Explain delivery, returns, store locations, and customer support clearly.
12. Can I use a .shop domain for business email?
Yes. You can use an address such as [email protected] after setting up an email service and the required DNS records. Email hosting is separate unless your domain package specifically includes it.
13. What happens if my .shop 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.