Published: 21.10.2026
The .delivery zone is a generic extension built on a word for taking goods or messages from one place to another. A name in .delivery can suit a courier company, a local delivery service for shops, a food ordering guide, a parcel tracking tool or a logistics consultancy. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .delivery is still free.
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A short history
Moving goods from producers to buyers has been part of trade since the first markets, with carts, pack animals and ships as the early tools. Later came postal services, railways, road haulage and, in recent decades, courier networks and online orders. Today a delivery is often the final step of a purchase, so the word describes a service that most people use every week in one form or another.
Who runs it
This generic extension is run by a registry operator that publishes its rules and keeps the register. Delivery services answer to transport, consumer and data laws in every country where they operate, including rules on customs, dangerous goods and the licensing of drivers. Check the current terms at the time of the order, and the rules that apply where your service runs.
Rules in practice
- Who can apply: businesses and private people can usually register a generic name, subject to the operator's conditions.
- Service terms: state your delivery areas, your limits on weight and size, and what happens when a parcel is late or damaged.
- Restricted goods: carriers refuse dangerous and illegal items, so list what you do not accept.
- Clear address: tracking links are often copied by hand, so a short name makes it easier for recipients to type.
Who uses .delivery
- Courier firms that move parcels between towns and across borders.
- Local shops and restaurants that offer their own drivers within a town.
- Food ordering guides that explain how to order from nearby kitchens.
- Logistics consultants and tracking tools that help firms manage shipments.
Strengths
- The word names the service at once, so customers and business partners know what the site offers.
- It is short and easy to read on a van, a label or a parcel.
- It fits a company that needs one clear address for orders, tracking and support.
Things to keep in mind
- Delivery times depend on carriers, weather, traffic and local conditions, so describe typical timings honestly and avoid guarantees.
- Tracking pages must show real data, because customers act on what they see.
- Recipients' names, addresses and phone numbers are personal data, so protect them and collect only what you need.
- Many customers still type .com first, so consider whether you want both addresses.
Tips before you register
- Check the name in .com and in the marketplaces where your customers look for delivery services.
- Publish service terms, delivery areas, a complaints procedure and a contact address before you take orders.
- Set up mail authentication records before tracking emails go out, since customers rely on them.
- Protect the registrar and tracking accounts with two-factor login.
- Keep a second administrator on the domain, so an update is never missed during a busy period.
Frequently asked questions
Can a delivery site promise an exact arrival time? Only if you can really guarantee it. Most services cannot, so describe typical timings and what affects them.
Do I need a licence to run a courier business? It depends on the country, the vehicles and the goods, so check the transport rules that apply to you.
Does .delivery help a service page appear in search? It explains the topic, but clear service pages, accurate coverage areas and genuine customer reviews usually matter more.
