Define the audience and purpose
A neighbourhood group and a social media agency need different introductions. Make the purpose apparent before asking a visitor to sign up or contact you.
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.social domain names
Connect people around your idea.
A .social domain can be a home for a community or a business working with social media. The word has several uses, so explain whether visitors are joining a group, exploring content or enquiring about a service.
£37.95 /yr + VAT · £45.54 including VAT
One-year renewal: £37.95 + VAT (£45.54 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 .social, starting and ending with a letter or number. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .social right for your idea?
Keep a stable address beyond platforms
Use the website to explain your project and link to the channels you actively maintain. Update those links when accounts or platforms change.
Plan for participation
If the website accepts posts or comments, establish moderation and contact arrangements. A domain registration does not supply those community-management tools.
Know what you’ll pay
.social 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: £37.95 + VAT
£45.54 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 | £37.95 | £45.54 |
| 2 years | £75.90 | £91.08 |
| 3 years | £113.85 | £136.62 |
| 5 years | £189.75 | £227.70 |
| 10 years | £379.50 | £455.40 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .social
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Dog Beach, LLC
- Introduced
- 9 January 2014
IANA identifies Dog Beach, LLC as the sponsoring organisation for .social. IANA: .social (opens in a new tab)
Where .social fits in the domain system
The IANA record for .social dates from 2014-01-09. This is the registry-record date, not a claim about the first day of public registration. The ending adds a descriptive choice for community projects, social media services and shared-interest networks.
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 .social domains
Does .social create a social network?
No. It provides an address that can suit a social project. User accounts, feeds and discussion features require separate website software or a compatible platform.
Which .social registration periods can I choose?
Standard .social 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 .social 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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