Over 970,000 domains registered worldwideDominated by low-cost registrars (NameSilo, Namecheap, Dynadot)Managed by ShortDot SA since April 2024

.cfd Domain

.cfd was registered with IANA on 6 March 2015 and today has more than 970,000 registered domains worldwide, making it one of the highest-volume new gTLDs by absolute registration count. Since 29 April 2024 it has been managed by ShortDot SA, based in Luxembourg.

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2015 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

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Open Registration restrictions

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About the .CFD domain

What is the .CFD domain?

.cfd is a generic top-level domain whose name references "Contracts for Difference," a financial instrument widely used on trading and forex platforms. It was formally registered with IANA on 6 March 2015 and, after several years under a previous operator, was transferred to ShortDot SA (based in Luxembourg, with CentralNic as technical backend) on 29 April 2024. The most striking thing about this extension is its volume: it exceeds 970,000 registered domains, close to 2% of the entire new-gTLD market — a disproportionately high figure for a niche financial extension. The explanation lies in its registrar profile: the top three are NameSilo, Namecheap and Dynadot, all known for offering very low-priced domains. This suggests that a significant share of real-world .cfd usage is unrelated to the trading sector that gave the extension its name, and instead reflects generic projects and bulk registrations taking advantage of its low cost — without this taking anything away from the brokers and financial platforms that do use it legitimately.

Extension .CFD

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2015

Registry ShortDot SA (Luxembourg); technical backend operated by CentralNic. Transferred to ShortDot SA on 29 April 2024 from its previous operator

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .CFD

Who is the .CFD domain for?

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

CFD/forex brokers and trading platforms

The original use most aligned with the extension's name: companies offering contracts for difference to their clients.

Financial education sites and broker comparison portals

Blogs, broker comparison tools and educational portals about online trading and investing.

Generic projects and short domains

A large share of .cfd's real volume comes from registrations taking advantage of its low price via discount registrars, not necessarily tied to finance.

Brands that already run on .com looking for a short extra domain

Companies registering .cfd as a complementary or redirect domain.

Short-term campaigns and projects

Its low cost via discount registrars makes it attractive for temporary or test projects.

Investment-related affiliate marketing

Affiliate pages and comparison sites focused on investment platforms.

.CFD vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.cfd This page	Generic projects and the trading/forex sector	None	Contact us
.broker	Financial or real estate brokers and agents	None formal	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.online	Any project	None	Contact us

Registration process

How to register your .CFD domain at miHosting

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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.

Complete registration

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

Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .CFD domain

What does .cfd stand for?

It references "Contracts for Difference," a financial instrument common on trading and forex platforms, which originally gave the extension its name.

Who currently manages the .cfd domain?

ShortDot SA, based in Luxembourg, since 29 April 2024. The technical backend is operated by CentralNic. Before that date it was under a different operator since its IANA registration on 6 March 2015.

Is .cfd restricted to trading or forex companies?

No. Despite its name, .cfd is a fully open registration extension with no requirement of affiliation to the financial sector.

Why does .cfd have over 970,000 registered domains?

The most telling detail is that the three leading registrars (NameSilo, Namecheap, Dynadot) are known for low prices, suggesting much of that volume comes from generic registrations taking advantage of the low cost, not financial use alone.

How much does a .cfd domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current registration and renewal pricing.

Can I register my .cfd domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .cfd domain took its name from "Contracts for Difference," financial instruments used in trading and forex, and was registered with IANA on 6 March 2015. Today it has over 970,000 domains registered worldwide — nearly 2% of the entire new-gTLD market — managed since April 2024 by ShortDot SA. Its registrar profile, led by NameSilo, Namecheap and Dynadot, all known for low prices, reveals that much of that volume reflects generic projects rather than exclusive financial use. It's an open extension with no restrictions, suited both to real brokers and trading platforms and to any other project looking for a short domain. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your project.