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Made famous by Alphabet (abc.xyz) and leading Web3/tech pioneers, .xyz offers limitless availability and an affordable starting price for any project.
Everything you need to know about the .xyz namespace, registration rules, and brand impact.
The .xyz domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for next-generation startups, Web3 projects, creative agencies, and innovators. Whether you are launching a new startup Worldwide, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .xyz domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.
At HostCry, you can register your .xyz domain Worldwide for $5.41 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at $16.24. Every .xyz 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 .xyz domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users Worldwide immediately recognize the relevance of a .xyz address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .xyz availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using Visa, Mastercard, Amex, International Bank Transfer & Crypto.
Four high-impact ways businesses and creators use .xyz domains Worldwide.
Launch your main website on yourbrand.xyz to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for next-generation startups, Web3 projects, creative agencies, and innovators.
Already own the .com? Register the matching .xyz extension to prevent competitors or cybersquatters from impersonating your brand.
Create dedicated microsites, ad campaign landing pages, or regional portals on a .xyz domain with higher ad click-through rates.
Pair your .xyz domain with professional email ([email protected]) and full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.
Technical requirements, character length limits, and DNS capabilities for .xyz domains.
Lock in your .xyz domain for multiple years to protect your brand and avoid annual renewal reminders.
| Term Length | Total Cost (USD) | Effective / Year |
|---|---|---|
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1 Year
Standard 1-year initial registration
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$5.41 | $5.41/yr |
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2 Years
1st year registration + 1 year renewal
|
$21.65 | $10.83/yr |
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3 Years
Recommended for startups & growing brands
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$37.89 | $12.63/yr |
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5 Years
5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability
|
$70.37 | $14.07/yr |
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10 Years
Maximum 10-year registration period
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$151.57 | $15.16/yr |
Side-by-side registration and renewal pricing in USD.
| Extension | Category | Register | Renew |
|---|---|---|---|
| .xyz Viewing | Popular | $5.41 / yr | $16.24 / yr |
| .com | Popular | $12.63 / yr | $16.24 / yr |
| .net | Popular | $16.61 / yr | $16.61 / yr |
| .org | Popular | $13.35 / yr | $16.24 / yr |
| .co | Popular | $12.63 / yr | $36.05 / yr |
Everything you need to know about registering, renewing, and managing a .xyz domain Worldwide.
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