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.diy Domain

.diy — short for "Do It Yourself" — was registered with IANA on 21 July 2016 and has over 11,500 registered domains, with Namecheap as the leading registrar.

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2016 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

On request Registration price / year

Open Registration restrictions

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About the .DIY domain

What is the .DIY domain?

.diy is a generic top-level domain whose letters stand for "Do It Yourself," registered in the IANA database on 21 July 2016. It is managed by Internet Naming Co., based in the Cayman Islands, using Tucows Registry Services as its technical backend. It has over 11,500 domains worldwide, with approximately 66.55% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by Namecheap (13.01%) and GoDaddy (9.16%), followed by Name.com, Porkbun and Dynadot — a pattern consistent with a very varied audience of hobbyists, content creators and small businesses in the "do it yourself" space.

Extension .DIY

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2016

Registry Internet Naming Co. (Cayman Islands); technical backend operated by Tucows Registry Services

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .DIY

Who is the .DIY domain for?

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

Craft and DIY blogs and channels

The most direct use: content creators focused on craft, home improvement or DIY projects.

Home improvement and self-renovation

Content and resources for those who prefer to handle renovations or repairs without hiring professionals.

Craft and creative projects

Artisans and creators sharing or selling their own handmade creations.

Kits and materials for DIY projects

Stores specialized in selling materials and kits for DIY projects.

Gardening and self-led outdoor projects

Content about gardening, urban vegetable gardens and outdoor projects.

DIY tutorials and courses

Educational platforms focused on teaching hands-on and DIY skills.

.DIY vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.diy This page	Crafts, DIY and "do it yourself" projects	None	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.tools	Tools and resources in general	None	Contact us
.build	Construction and building projects	None	Contact us

Registration process

How to register your .DIY domain at miHosting

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.

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 .DIY domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .DIY domain

What does .diy mean?

It stands for "Do It Yourself," a movement focused on doing projects, repairs or creations without hiring professionals.

Who manages the .diy domain?

Internet Naming Co., based in the Cayman Islands, with Tucows Registry Services as technical backend. It was registered with IANA on 21 July 2016.

Are there restrictions on registering a .diy domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove any type of activity.

Is .diy a good choice for my craft blog?

Yes, it is a semantically direct and recognizable extension for this type of content, with good real adoption led by Namecheap.

How much does a .diy domain cost?

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

Can I register my .diy domain with miHosting?

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

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The .diy domain, short for "Do It Yourself," was registered with IANA on 21 July 2016 and is managed by Internet Naming Co. (Cayman Islands). With over 11,500 domains registered and Namecheap as the leading registrar, it is a recognizable extension for blogs, stores and communities in the craft and DIY world. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your DIY project.