Published: 17.10.2026
The .group extension is a generic top-level zone, which means it is not linked to any country. The English word group describes a set of people or companies that belong together, so the ending suits corporate families, business networks, clubs, communities and teams that want an address showing that they form a unit. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .group is still free.
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A short history
The .group zone arrived with the many new generic endings that opened the domain namespace beyond the traditional .com, .net and .org. Since then it has been taken up by holding companies, professional associations, sports clubs and online communities that wanted a name built around the idea of belonging together. Like other newer endings, it takes time to become familiar, and its visibility grows as more organisations use it openly.
Who runs it
Behind the ending sits a registry operator that has an agreement with ICANN, the body that coordinates the global domain name system. The operator writes the registration policies and may set rules on acceptable use, and accredited registrars sell the names to customers. Since policies can change, the conditions shown when you order are the ones that govern your registration.
Rules in practice
- Open use: generic zones are normally available to anyone, but the operator may restrict certain types of content.
- Holder data: the contact details you enter must be correct, and the registrar may ask you to confirm them.
- Length and characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, and each label can reach 63 characters.
- Renewal and transfer: a name must be renewed on time, and a transfer to another registrar follows the operator's timing and lock rules.
Who uses .group
- Holding companies and corporate families that want a shared address for their member businesses.
- Professional associations, alliances and industry networks with members in several places.
- Clubs, sports teams, music bands and creative collectives that work as a team.
- Neighbourhood, study and interest groups that share news, rules and events.
Strengths
- The word explains itself, so visitors can guess that the site is about a team, a company family or a community.
- The ending is short and easy to say, which helps when you give the address by phone or on a stage.
- Because the zone is not tied to a country, it can be used by a team whose members live in different places.
Things to keep in mind
- Group is a common word, so the name may need a clear prefix or a place name to stand out.
- Visitors may not expect a group ending on a shop or a personal website, so the purpose should be clear on the homepage.
- Some visitors will still type .com first, so decide whether you need both addresses.
- Operators change their policies over time, so an older registration may need its details updated later.
Tips before you register
- Search for the name in .com and on the social networks the group uses most.
- Choose a name that members can spell easily, because a long name is harder to share on paper and in conversation.
- Publish a short About page that lists the members or companies in the group and explains its purpose.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before the domain sends newsletters or invoices.
- Give more than one trusted person access to the registrar account, and protect it with two-factor login.
Frequently asked questions
Do the members of a group have to be companies? No. Clubs, associations, teams and informal communities also use the zone, so the ending does not limit the type of organisation.
Can a single company use .group? Yes. A company can use the zone for its brand or for a set of related websites, provided the content matches the name.
Does a .group name help a site rank in search results? The ending alone does not decide a site's position. Search engines look first at content, links and how useful the site is to visitors.
