No registration restrictionsOpen to the public since November 2019Origin: Bond University

.bond domain — the open extension managed by ShortDot

.bond was originally applied for as a brand domain by Bond University, but opened to the public in 2019 and is now managed by ShortDot SA, with no registration restrictions.

2019 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .BOND domain

What is the .BOND domain?

The .bond is a generic top-level domain with a particular origin: it was initially applied for as a brand domain (.brand) by Bond University Limited, an Australian university, as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme. The extension ended up opening to the public: it was available to trademark holders from 17 October 2019 and to any end user from 19 November 2019. Today it is operated and marketed by ShortDot SA, with no geographic, professional or trademark-based restrictions on registration.
Extension .BOND
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2019
Registry ShortDot SA (originally applied for as a brand domain by Bond University Limited; opened to trademark holders on 17 October 2019 and to the general public on 19 November 2019)
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .BOND

Who is the .BOND domain for?

These are the most common situations where .BOND is the ideal extension.

Financial and bond investment sector

Investment firms, banks and platforms related to financial bonds, matching the English meaning of the term.

Entertainment brands and wordplay projects

Projects leveraging the association of "bond" with James Bond and spy pop culture.

Bail and surety legal services

Bail bond companies, surety providers and legal services related to guarantees.

Projects linked to Bond-named universities

Although the Australian university no longer manages the extension, educational projects can use it for its academic origin.

Personal bonds and relationships

Brands and projects centred on the concept of "bond" in the sense of connection or relationship.

Any brand seeking a short, memorable domain

Businesses in any sector valuing a short, restriction-free domain managed by an established registry.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .BOND domain

james.bondmy.bondstrong.bondtrue.bondsmart.bondglobal.bond

.BOND vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BOND with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.bond This page Any project, with a nod to finance or spy culture None Market: variable, from low promotions
.finance Finance in general None Contact us
.capital Capital and asset management None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .BOND domain at miHosting

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Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .BOND domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .BOND domain

Why did Bond University originally apply for this extension?

Like many institutions during ICANN's first new gTLD programme, Bond University Limited, an Australian university, initially applied for .bond as a brand domain for its own use. The extension eventually opened to the general public under the management of ShortDot SA.

Who can register a .bond domain today?

Anyone or any company, with no geographic, professional or trademark-based restrictions. It has been open to the public since 19 November 2019.

How much does a .bond domain cost?

Pricing varies widely by registrar, with very low first-year promotions in some cases versus a higher renewal cost. Contact our team for a real quote.

Is james.bond a real domain?

Yes, it's a well-known example: ShortDot SA, the registry behind .bond, has actively marketed names like james.bond and 007.bond as premium domains, playing on the term's cultural association with the fictional character.

Is .bond suitable for a financial company?

Yes. "Bond" means a financial bond in English investment terminology, making it a natural combination for investment firms, banks and bond-related platforms.

Can I transfer my .bond domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost in most cases. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar.

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The .bond domain has a curious origin: it was initially applied for as a brand domain by Bond University Limited, an Australian university, and ended up opening to the general public on 19 November 2019 under the management of ShortDot SA. With no registration restrictions, .bond works both for the financial sector (investment bonds) and for projects playing on the term's cultural association — in fact, the registry itself has marketed names like james.bond and 007.bond as premium domains. my.bond, strong.bond, global.bond — names that leverage the term's versatility. Contact our team for a real quote, or combine it with our professional hosting so your project has the infrastructure it needs.