Choose .fm when
- Radio stations
- Podcasts
- Audio platforms
- Music channels
.fm domain search
Find an .fm name that listeners can tune into
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .fm.
Live .fm search
Find your strongest available .fm
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .fm. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .fm?
.fm is the Federated States of Micronesia country-code top-level domain and is widely used by radio and audio brands. The audio reading is a market convention, not the registry classification.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Federated States of Micronesia ccTLD widely used by audio and radio brands; verify current registrar terms.
Federated States of Micronesia ccTLD widely used by audio and radio brands; verify current registrar terms.
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .fm a good domain extension?
Choose .fm when audio, radio or a live channel is the product and the audience understands the broadcast signal.
Consider another extension when
- The business is not audio-led
- The Micronesia or FM reading confuses the audience
- Rights and moderation are unclear
Research brief
The .fm facts that change the decision
This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .fm delegation recordRegistration scope
Federated States of Micronesia ccTLD widely used by audio and radio brands; verify current registrar terms.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .fm delegation recordIANA registration service
dot.fm
IANA lists this registration-service destination for .fm. It identifies a registry service, not a quote for a specific domain name.
IANA .fm delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.nic.fm · https://rdap.centralnic.com/fm/
IANA publishes these .fm registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .fm delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1995-04-19
IANA records this date for .fm in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .fm delegation recordRegistration rule
First come, first served
The .FM registry says it registers second-level .fm names on a first-come, first-served basis and does not evaluate whether a registration could infringe a third party's rights.
.FM registry policyDispute framework
UDRP adopted
The .FM registry policy states that it has adopted the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. An available result is therefore not trademark clearance.
.FM registry policyRegistry path
.fm → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Registry evidence
Registration facts for .fm
A registry has not published a comparable public registration series for this extension. Rather than estimate a total, this page surfaces the most useful verified facts for checking eligibility, registration and lifecycle details.
Verified registry fact
Registration rule
First come, first served
The .FM registry says it registers second-level .fm names on a first-come, first-served basis and does not evaluate whether a registration could infringe a third party's rights.
.FM registry policyVerified registry fact
Dispute framework
UDRP adopted
The .FM registry policy states that it has adopted the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. An available result is therefore not trademark clearance.
.FM registry policyVerified registry fact
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .fm delegation recordAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .fm
Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.
- 01
Start with a name that earns .fm
Explain whether .fm means radio or the country code and make the player, schedule and rights information easy to find.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check rights and pronunciation
An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.
Pricing explained
What does a .fm domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $88.99 for year one
Renews from $88.99
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Verified 2026-09-04. Compare every available registrar below; a provider gets a price row after its current quote is collected or approved in admin.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$88.99Renew$88.99Transfer$88.99
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on September 4, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .fm ownership cost
Compare .fm renewal with .audio and .tv; popular short audio names may be premium-priced.
Registration options
Where to register a .fm
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We put the provider best aligned with this market first, but the choice remains yours.
Compare Bluehost, Namecheap, NameSilo, HostGator and Domain.com. Prices appear only when a provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
NameSilo
Register $88.99 · renew $88.99
Verified 2026-09-04
Bluehost
Our primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Make the tradeoff visible
.fm compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .fm | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | radio, podcasts and audio channels | The business is not audio-led |
| .com | Very high | Crowded | Broad commercial and global brands | Premium or awkward remaining names |
| .org | High | Often better | Mission-led and community work | May imply a public-interest purpose |
AI naming tools
Use AI for ideas—not fake availability
Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.
Generate .fm name ideas
Generate 25 concise .fm names for radio, podcasts and audio channels. Keep them natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability or legal clearance.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .fm names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.
Create clean variations
The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .fm. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit radio, podcasts and audio channels. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .fm ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.fm questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .fm domain?
.fm is the Federated States of Micronesia country-code top-level domain and is widely used by radio and audio brands. The audio reading is a market convention, not the registry classification.
How much does a .fm domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .fm registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.
Who is a .fm domain best for?
.fm is strongest for radio, podcasts and audio channels. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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