Registering a .dev Domain

The .dev top-level domain is a generic TLD operated by Google Registry. It was launched in 2019 and is designed for developers, development teams, and technology platforms. The extension is part of the HSTS preload list, meaning all .dev websites are required to use HTTPS.

Why Choose .dev?

Developer identity — The .dev extension clearly signals a focus on software development, tools, and technology.
Built-in security — Because .dev is on the HSTS preload list, browsers enforce HTTPS on every .dev domain. This provides a baseline level of security for all visitors.
Clean namespace — Since .dev launched relatively recently, many short and brandable names are still available.
SEO neutral — Google treats .dev the same as any other gTLD for search ranking purposes.

Registration Details

Detail	Information
Eligibility	Open to all — no restrictions
Minimum registration period	1 year
Maximum registration period	Up to 10 years
WHOIS privacy	Supported
DNSSEC	Supported
HTTPS required	Yes (HSTS preloaded)

The HTTPS Requirement

Every .dev domain must be served over HTTPS. Modern browsers will refuse to load a .dev site over plain HTTP. This means you need a valid SSL/TLS certificate before your site will be accessible. Most hosting providers, including 10Corp, offer free or affordable SSL certificates that satisfy this requirement.

Before launching your .dev site, make sure you have:

A valid SSL/TLS certificate installed on your web server.
Your site configured to redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS.
Verified that all assets (images, scripts, stylesheets) load over HTTPS to avoid mixed-content warnings.

How to Register a .dev Domain

Search — Use the 10Corp domain search to check availability for your desired .dev name.
Review pricing — .dev domains are competitively priced. Check both registration and renewal costs.
Plan for SSL — Ensure you have an SSL certificate ready or plan to obtain one before pointing your domain to a live site.
Complete checkout — Add WHOIS privacy and any other services, then finalize your registration.

Common Use Cases

Personal developer portfolios (yourname.dev)
Open-source project documentation
API references and developer hubs
SaaS and developer tool platforms
Tech company blogs and landing pages

Tips

Get SSL first — Your site will not load in any browser without HTTPS. Set up your certificate before updating DNS.
Use for documentation — Many teams register a .dev domain specifically for developer documentation while keeping their main site on .com.
Pair with .io or .com — For maximum brand coverage, consider registering your name across multiple relevant extensions.

Summary

The .dev domain is purpose-built for the developer community, with mandatory HTTPS providing automatic security benefits. It is open to everyone, competitively priced, and widely recognized. Register your .dev domain through 10Corp to stake your claim in the developer namespace.

Registering a .dev Domain