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Explain what the product helps someone do before listing technical components. A relevant example can make the offer easier to assess.
UK-based support · Since 2002
.software domain names
Give the product a clear home.
A .software domain can introduce a product or software business. Explain the problem it addresses and how a visitor can assess or start using it.
£37.95 /yr + VAT · £45.54 including VAT
One-year renewal: £37.95 + VAT (£45.54 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Choose .software under the registry’s registration policies. Check rights to the name and provide accurate registrant details; availability is confirmed again during registration. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .software right for your idea?
State the requirements
Make supported platforms and important setup requirements clear. Keep version-specific information current.
Provide support routes
Give users a route to documentation and contact information. The domain does not include application hosting or a help desk.
Know what you’ll pay
.software 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 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .software
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Identity Digital
Identity Digital is responsible for this domain registry. Registration through UK Cheapest and the website or email service you connect are separate parts of using the name. IANA: .software registry record (opens in a new tab)
How .software fits into the domain system
IANA’s .software registry record dates from May 2014. It identifies Identity Digital as the registry operator. A generic ending naming software. This is the registry-record date, rather than a claimed public launch date.
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 .software domains
Does .software include app hosting?
No. Hosting and deployment tools are separate.
Can it suit a development company?
Yes. Explain whether you sell a product or provide development services.
Does it grant software rights?
No. Licences and intellectual-property rights are separate from the domain.
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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