Choose .us when
- US businesses
- Civic projects
- US creators
- Local services
.us domain search
Find a .us domain that makes the United States connection real
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .us.
Live .us search
Find your strongest available .us
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .us. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .us?
.us is the United States country-code top-level domain. It is available under a Nexus policy that ties registrants to the United States or a qualifying connection, so check eligibility rather than assuming it is a generic alternative.
- Type
- Country-code TLD
- IANA type
- Country-code TLD
- Registration scope
- United States ccTLD with registrant eligibility rules; confirm current Nexus requirements with the registrar.
United States ccTLD with registrant eligibility rules; confirm current Nexus requirements with the registrar.
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .us a good domain extension?
Choose .us when the organisation serves or is connected to the United States and the local signal helps customers identify the market.
Consider another extension when
- There is no qualifying US connection
- The audience is global and a country signal constrains the brand
- Eligibility documentation is unresolved
Research brief
The .us 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 .us delegation recordRegistration scope
United States ccTLD with registrant eligibility rules; confirm current Nexus requirements with the registrar.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .us delegation recordRegistrar network (Apr 2026)
256 accredited registrars
The .US registry reports 128 delegated managers alongside its registrar network. These are registry operational figures, not a precise count of registrations.
.US registry statisticsRegistry reporting
Monthly market updates
The .US registry publishes current figures on its statistics and trends page. This guide does not turn broad promotional wording into a precise registration total.
.US registry statisticsBuying path
.us → offer → checkout
A commercial domain works best when the name, offer and checkout experience read as one coherent promise.
Registry context
Registration context for .us
This registry does not publish a comparable public registration series in the cited record. The page shows the verified registration context instead of estimating a total.
Registry signal
Policy checked
Delegation and registration context verified · Current IANA delegation record
Registration terms
See policy
United States ccTLD with registrant eligibility rules; confirm current Nexus requirements with the registrar.
Verified .us registration context
Registry policy
Delegation and live-search facts
This extension has no comparable public registration series in the cited record. The page shows its current registration policy instead of estimating a number.
IANA .us delegation recordAvailability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .us
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 .us
Confirm Nexus eligibility and the exact .us namespace format before publishing it on legal, government or customer materials.
- 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 .us domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $5.49 for year one
Renews from $7.99
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. 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$5.49Renew$7.99Transfer$7.49
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on August 15, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .us ownership cost
Compare .us renewal with .com and .net. Eligibility and registrar policy can matter as much as the sticker price.
Registration options
Where to register a .us
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We prioritize the partner best aligned with this market, but the choice remains yours.
Bluehost is our preferred global partner; Namecheap and HostGator remain available as additional checkouts. Prices are shown only when the provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
Some outbound links are affiliate links. FlashDomains may earn a commission without changing your price.
NameSilo
Register $5.49 · renew $7.99
Bluehost
AffiliateOur primary global registration partner for generic extensions.
Namecheap
AffiliateA 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
.us compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .us | Strong in its market | Check the exact label | United States organisations, businesses and civic projects | There is no qualifying US connection |
| .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 .us name ideas
Generate 25 concise .us names for United States organisations, businesses and civic projects. 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 .us 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 .us. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit united states organisations, businesses and civic projects. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .us ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.us questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .us domain?
.us is the United States country-code top-level domain. It is available under a Nexus policy that ties registrants to the United States or a qualifying connection, so check eligibility rather than assuming it is a generic alternative.
How much does a .us 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 .us 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 .us domain best for?
.us is strongest for United States organisations, businesses and civic projects. Check the current registry or registrar requirements before purchase and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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