Choose .su when
- Historical projects
- Legacy communities
- Russian-language brands
- Archival resources
.su domain search
Find a .su domain only when its historical signal is intentional
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .su.
Live .su search
Find your strongest available .su
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .su. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .su?
.su is a legacy country-code top-level domain associated with the former Soviet Union. Its historical and political signal is distinctive, so a buyer should choose it deliberately rather than treating it as a neutral alternative.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- Legacy Soviet Union ccTLD retained for registration; review current policy and audience expectations.
Legacy Soviet Union ccTLD retained for registration; review current policy and audience expectations.
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .su a good domain extension?
Choose .su only when the historical or community context is genuine and the audience understands the signal.
Consider another extension when
- The audience expects a neutral modern TLD
- The historical meaning is accidental
- Current registrar or legal terms are unresolved
Research brief
The .su 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 .su delegation recordRegistration scope
Legacy Soviet Union ccTLD retained for registration; review current policy and audience expectations.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .su delegation recordRegistry lookup endpoint
whois.tcinet.ru
IANA publishes these .su registry lookup endpoints. A lookup does not settle final availability, rights or checkout price.
IANA .su delegation recordRoot-zone registration date
1990-09-19
IANA records this date for .su in the DNS root. It is not the launch date of every registry service or a measure of a particular domain's age.
IANA .su delegation recordDelegation manager
Russian Institute for Development of Public Networks
IANA lists ROSNIIROS as the .su ccTLD manager. The record is current to 27 July 2026 and is the authoritative delegation record, not a price or availability feed.
IANA .su delegation recordRegistry lookup service
WHOIS at whois.tcinet.ru
IANA publishes the Technical Center of Internet as .su's technical contact and identifies whois.tcinet.ru as the registry WHOIS endpoint.
IANA .su delegation recordRegistrar request rule
One request per six minutes at RU-CENTER
RU-CENTER says its .su registration requests are fulfilled only when the name is free when processed and limits a single account to one request per six minutes. This is RU-CENTER's request rule, not a global registry promise.
RU-CENTER .su registration serviceRegistry path
.su → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Registry evidence
Registration facts for .su
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
Registrar request rule
One request per six minutes at RU-CENTER
RU-CENTER says its .su registration requests are fulfilled only when the name is free when processed and limits a single account to one request per six minutes. This is RU-CENTER's request rule, not a global registry promise.
RU-CENTER .su registration serviceVerified registry fact
IANA type
Country-code TLD
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .su delegation recordVerified registry fact
Registration scope
Legacy Soviet Union ccTLD retained for registration; review current policy and audience expectations.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .su delegation recordAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .su
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 .su
Explain the historical context and test the name with audiences who may read the ending politically or geographically.
- 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 .su domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Price coverage is not available for .su yet. This page does not invent a number. A verified row will appear after the next registrar collection or an admin-approved override; the registrar checkout remains the final source for the exact name, premium status, tax and renewal terms.
Compare the full .su ownership cost
Confirm current registrar availability, renewal and transfer terms before building a long-lived brand on a legacy namespace.
Registration options
Where to register a .su
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.
Bluehost
Recommended firstOur primary global registration option for generic extensions.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Namecheap
A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
Last verified 2026-08-15
NameSilo
An independent global option with prices refreshed from its official API; confirm the final cart total before purchase.
Last verified 2026-08-15
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Last verified 2026-08-15
Make the tradeoff visible
.su compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .su | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | historical projects, legacy communities and Russian-language brands | The audience expects a neutral modern TLD |
| .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 .su name ideas
Generate 25 concise .su names for historical projects, legacy communities and Russian-language brands. 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 .su 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 .su. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit historical projects, legacy communities and russian-language brands. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .su ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.su questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .su domain?
.su is a legacy country-code top-level domain associated with the former Soviet Union. Its historical and political signal is distinctive, so a buyer should choose it deliberately rather than treating it as a neutral alternative.
How much does a .su 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 .su 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 .su domain best for?
.su is strongest for historical projects, legacy communities and Russian-language brands. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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