Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .digital domains?

Yes. Every .digital domain registered or transferred to HostCry includes free DNS management via our client portal. You can create and update A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and SRV records, configure custom nameservers, or point your .digital domain to Cloudflare, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Shopify, or any hosting server.

How do I transfer my existing .digital domain to HostCry?

To transfer your .digital domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 151.21. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

Is a .digital domain good for Google SEO in the UAE?

Yes. Google treats generic top-level domains and modern extensions equally in search rankings, while country-code extensions provide strong geographic signals. Having an exact-match keyword or clean brand name on a .digital domain helps improve click-through rates (CTR) and brand recall in the UAE.

What payment methods can I use to buy a .digital domain in the UAE?

HostCry supports UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto for instant .digital domain checkout in AED. Your domain is registered and activated automatically as soon as payment is confirmed.

.digital Domain Registration UAE — Buy .digital for AED 23/yr

Name: .digital Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-DIGITAL-AE
Price: 23.00 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .digital Domain in the UAE?

Everything you need to know about the .digital namespace, registration rules, and brand impact.

The .digital domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for digital software, SaaS platforms, and developer projects. Whether you are launching a new startup in the UAE, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .digital domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .digital domain in the UAE for AED 23 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 151.21. Every .digital registration includes full DNS record management (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV), instant domain forwarding, registrar lock protection against unauthorized transfers, and seamless one-click connection to HostCry Shared, WordPress, or KVM VPS hosting.

From an SEO perspective, Google and major search engines treat .digital domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .digital address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .digital availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.digital Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .digital
TLD Classification gTLD (AI & Tech)
Registration Price AED 23 / yr
Renewal Price AED 151.21 / yr
Transfer Price AED 151.21
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .digital Domain?

Four high-impact ways businesses and creators use .digital domains in the UAE.

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.digital to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for digital software, SaaS platforms, and developer projects.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

Already own the .com? Register the matching .digital extension to prevent competitors or cybersquatters from impersonating your brand.

Targeted Marketing & Product Launches

Create dedicated microsites, ad campaign landing pages, or regional portals on a .digital domain with higher ad click-through rates.

Custom Professional Business Email

Pair your .digital domain with professional email ([email protected]) and full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.

.digital Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

Technical requirements, character length limits, and DNS capabilities for .digital domains.

Extension Type

gTLD (.digital)

Registration Period

1 – 10 Years

Domain Name Length

2 – 63 Characters

Free DNS Management

Included (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT)

WHOIS Privacy Protection

Supported / GDPR Redacted

Domain Theft Lock

Registrar Lock Included Free

DNSSEC & HTTPS Policy

DNSSEC Supported

IDN (International Characters)

Supported (Punycode / IDN)

.digital Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .digital domain for multiple years to protect your brand and avoid annual renewal reminders.

Term Length	Total Cost (AED)	Effective / Year
1 Year Standard 1-year initial registration	AED 23	AED 23/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 174.21	AED 87.11/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 325.42	AED 108.47/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 627.84	AED 125.57/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 1,383.89	AED 138.39/yr

Compare .digital vs Popular & Peer Extensions

Side-by-side registration and renewal pricing in AED.

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.digital Viewing	AI & Tech	AED 23 / yr	AED 151.21 / yr
.com	Popular	AED 46.33 / yr	AED 59.57 / yr
.net	Popular	AED 60.90 / yr	AED 60.90 / yr
.org	Popular	AED 48.97 / yr	AED 59.57 / yr
.io	AI & Tech	AED 476.63 / yr	AED 476.63 / yr
.app	AI & Tech	AED 86.06 / yr	AED 86.06 / yr
.mobi	AI & Tech	AED 47.65 / yr	AED 64.86 / yr
.ai	AI & Tech	AED 382.62 / yr	AED 397.19 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .digital Domains

Everything you need to know about registering, renewing, and managing a .digital domain in the UAE.

You can register a .digital domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 23 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 151.21 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .digital domain to HostCry costs AED 151.21 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

The .digital domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by digital software, SaaS platforms, and developer projects. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .digital domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .digital domain registrations are open to businesses, organizations, and individuals worldwide on a first-come, first-served basis with no local company incorporation required. Your domain name can be between 2 and 63 characters using letters, numbers, and hyphens.