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.family domain names
Create a place for shared stories.
A .family domain can bring stories, photographs or reunion information together under one address. It can also suit a family-focused project, with a clear distinction between material intended for everyone and private information.
£35.95 /yr + VAT · £43.14 including VAT
One-year renewal: £35.95 + VAT (£43.14 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Standard registrations are subject to registry policies; reserved and premium names are treated separately. Our search accepts 3–63 ASCII letters, numbers or hyphens before .family, starting and ending with a letter or number. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .family right for your idea?
Organise stories so they last
Use names, dates and context that future readers can understand. Explain where historical information came from and distinguish confirmed details from family recollections.
Plan who will maintain the site
Keep registration contact details current and agree who handles updates. A shared project benefits from a clear owner and a sensible backup plan.
Know what you’ll pay
.family registration and renewal prices
Choose your registration term at order review. Prices below are the total upfront cost for a standard domain, not a monthly payment.
Annual renewal: £35.95 + VAT
£43.14 including VAT at today’s price.
Longer renewal terms may differ from registration offers. Review the renewal price before paying. Premium names are excluded from standard prices.
| Term | Total + VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £35.95 | £43.14 |
| 2 years | £71.90 | £86.28 |
| 3 years | £107.85 | £129.42 |
| 5 years | £179.75 | £215.70 |
| 10 years | £359.50 | £431.40 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .family
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Dog Beach, LLC
- Introduced
- 6 August 2015
IANA identifies Dog Beach, LLC as the sponsoring organisation for .family. IANA: .family (opens in a new tab)
Where .family fits in the domain system
The IANA record for .family dates from 2015-08-06. This is the registry-record date, not a claim about the first day of public registration. The ending adds a descriptive choice for family histories, reunion pages and family-focused projects.
Background checked 7 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
More than an address
Start using your name your way.
Make a simple first page
Use the included single-page builder for an introduction and contact details. Add a fuller website when you need one.
Website options →Forward your email
Send incoming messages from domain addresses to an existing inbox. A mailbox for storing and sending email is a separate service.
How forwarding works →Connect your services
Manage DNS, nameservers and web forwarding. Use your domain with a compatible website or email provider.
DNS help →A little more detail
Questions about .family domains
Is a .family website automatically private?
No. Privacy depends on the website or service connected to the domain. Use suitable access controls for information that should only be shared with invited people.
Which .family registration periods can I choose?
Standard .family registrations are available for 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 years. Displayed term prices are full upfront charges. Confirm your term and renewal price at order review.
Can I connect a .family domain to an existing website?
Yes, if the website service supports a custom domain. Follow that service’s DNS instructions. Domain registration and any paid website service are separate.
What happens after I find a domain?
Add one or more available names to your basket, then continue to registration. Enter the owner details and review the registration term and total before payment. Availability is provisional until the registrar confirms registration.
Will UKC charge me automatically at renewal?
No. UKC sends renewal reminders and an invoice. You need to pay the invoice to renew; UKC does not automatically charge you. Keep your contact details current so you receive reminders.
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