Where .net makes sense
Consider .net for a technical service, a community network or an online resource. It works best when the ending fits the identity of the project, rather than being chosen only because another version of the name is taken.
UK-based support · Since 2002
.net domain names
An address for connected ideas.
Find a .net domain for a service, network or independent project. It is an established alternative when you want a generic ending with a technical feel.
£14.95 /yr + VAT · £17.94 including VAT
One-year renewal: £14.95 + VAT (£17.94 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Individuals, businesses and organisations can register .net. Registration is not restricted to internet providers or network operators. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .net right for your idea?
Check how the name sounds aloud
Customers may assume .com when they remember an address. Say your proposed .net domain aloud and make the ending clear in branding and email signatures. A distinctive name helps visitors reach the right place.
Compare .net with .dev
For a developer portfolio or software project, .dev is another option with a more explicit development identity. Unlike .dev, .net does not impose an extension-wide browser HTTPS requirement, although HTTPS remains a good choice for a public website.
Know what you’ll pay
.net 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: £14.95 + VAT
£17.94 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 | £14.95 | £17.94 |
| 2 years | £29.90 | £35.88 |
| 5 years | £74.75 | £89.70 |
| 10 years | £149.50 | £179.40 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .net
- Domain family
- Generic domain with networking roots
- Registry operator
- Verisign
- Introduced
- 1985
Verisign operates .net as well as .com. They share a registry operator, but each domain name is a separate registration with its own availability and renewal. IANA: .net delegation record (opens in a new tab)
An ending rooted in internet networks
.net dates to 1985. Early internet guidance described it as a home for the computers and services used by network providers. Registration is now open beyond those providers, but that history helps explain why .net can feel appropriate for a technical service, network or online resource.
Background checked 6 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 .net domains
Do I need to be an internet provider to register .net?
No. .net registration is open to individuals and organisations beyond network and internet providers.
Is .net only for websites?
No. You can use DNS to connect supported email and other services, or register the name before deciding what to build.
What if the matching .com belongs to someone else?
Review whether visitors could confuse the two names. If the existing site operates in the same field, a more distinctive name may be a better choice than changing only the ending.
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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