Published: 16.09.2026
.tech groups under one ending all things related to technology: software, hardware, electronics, engineering and innovation. For a technology start-up it is a modern alternative to the crowded .com zone.
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A short history
.tech was created in the new generic domain program and became publicly available in 2015. The registry positioned it as the place for technology brands from the very beginning, and a number of well-known companies and events took names in it. Because many engineers and founders were looking for short names for their products, the zone developed a strong community and became one of the leading new extensions for the technology industry.
Who runs it
The extension is operated by the registry operator that also manages other new zones such as .online and .site. Registrars sell the names, and the registry runs the database and the name servers. The zone supports DNSSEC and internationalised names.
Rules in practice
- Open to everyone: you do not have to be a technology company.
- Technical rules: up to 63 characters; letters, digits and hyphens.
- Periods: one year or more, with renewal.
- Price: usually moderate, with premium prices for valuable short names.
- Abuse policy: names used for malware or phishing are suspended.
Who uses .tech
- Software, hardware and electronics start-ups.
- Technology conferences, hackathons and communities.
- Product pages and developer portals of larger companies.
- Technical blogs, courses and review sites.
- IT service companies and system integrators.
Strengths
The extension immediately places the project in the technology sector. Its meaning is clear and shorter than a long name. You can often find a short name that is taken in .com and build a brand around it. It works well in conference materials, presentations and in a product name.
Weaknesses
- It is less natural for non-technology businesses.
- Visitors who are unaware of new extensions may mistype .com.
- As with all cheap new extensions, mail filters can be careful, so a correct setup is essential.
Tips before you register
- Use the name as part of the brand: "brand.tech" reads easily on slides and cards.
- Check that the project name is free in .com or in close variants and that it does not infringe a trademark.
- Choose fast hosting or cloud servers and put a CDN in front, because a technical audience pays attention to speed.
- Prepare documentation, a status page and a clear contact for developers.
- Enable auto-renewal and secure the registrar account with two-factor authentication.
Using subdomains
With a main brand in .com you can use a .tech name for a specific product or for a technical blog. Use clear subdomains for documentation, the API and the status page, and put an SSL certificate on all of them.
Frequently asked questions
Is .tech only for IT companies? No, but it fits them best.
Is .tech good for search? It is treated as any generic extension, with no special advantage or penalty.
Can I move from .tech to .com later? Yes, with redirects and updated links, if you get the name.
