Hosting providers, cloud companies and data centres$97.99/year (renew $95.99)No restrictions

.host domain — the extension for the hosting sector

.host is the extension for hosting providers, cloud companies, data centres and any project where hosting websites, apps or services is the business.

From $97.99/year · Renewal $95.99/year · No hidden fees

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$97.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

Domain registration with professional infrastructure

CPGuard, CloudLinux, MySQL, DirectAdmin, PHP, SSL

About the .HOST domain

What is the .HOST domain?

The .host is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by DotHost Inc. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. 'Host' is the universal term in the web hosting industry — any hosting provider, cloud platform, VPS, dedicated server or infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider recognises its meaning. .host is the extension for web hosting providers, cloud computing companies, data centres, CDN providers and any company whose business is hosting and serving content or applications. No restrictions. Registration $97.99/year, renewal $95.99/year.
Extension .HOST
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry DotHost Inc.
Restrictions None
Registration $97.99/year
Renewal $95.99/year

Uses of .HOST

Who is the .HOST domain for?

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

Web hosting providers

Shared hosting, VPS, managed hosting and any web hosting provider.

Cloud computing and IaaS companies

Cloud providers, infrastructure-as-a-service platforms and hybrid cloud companies.

Data centres and colocation

Data centres with colocation services, data processing centres and physical infrastructure providers.

CDN and web performance providers

Content delivery networks, web acceleration providers and asset delivery optimisation.

Specialised and secure hosting

Compliance-focused hosting (HIPAA, PCI-DSS), high-security hosting and privacy solutions.

Game hosting and game servers

Game server hosting, Minecraft and CS2 server hosting and any gaming-specialised hosting.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .HOST domain

my.hostcloud.hostweb.hostfast.hostsecure.hostpro.hostsmart.hostbest.host

.HOST vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.host This page Hosting and cloud providers No restrictions $97.99/year (renew $95.99)
.hosting Hosting services None ~$95.99/year
.cloud Cloud computing None ~$26.99/year
.server Servers None ~$30.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .HOST domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

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

03

Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .HOST domain

Does .host have a lower renewal price than the registration?

Yes — which is unusual. Registration is $97.99/year but renewal drops to $95.99/year, two dollars less. It is one of the few extensions where keeping the domain long-term is cheaper than the initial price.

Are cloud.host or fast.host good domains for a hosting provider?

Yes. cloud.host is the natural domain for a cloud hosting provider — it communicates the technology and type of service in two words. fast.host for providers emphasising performance. secure.host for hosting focused on security and compliance.

Can a data centre use .host for their website?

Yes. A data centre offering colocation, housing and infrastructure services can use name.host — the domain communicates the nature of the business directly.

Is .host a good domain for a game server provider?

Yes. game.host, gaming.host or servers.host are direct combinations for a game server provider — they communicate the discipline before the client looks for available plans.

Does .host rank well in Google for hosting searches?

Google treats .host like any gTLD. For hosting SEO, technical content, comparison articles and reviews are the determining factors. .host may improve CTR by communicating the sector directly.

Can I transfer my .host domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

Register your .HOST today

Your .HOST domain.
Your online identity.

Real technicians behind your domain. No complications, no surprises. Full management from your control panel.

✓ DNS management included ✓ Email @yourdomain ✓ Free SSL ✓ Real technical support
The .host domain is the extension for the web hosting industry — managed by DotHost Inc. since 2014. Registration costs $97.99/year and renewal $95.99/year — one of the few extensions where the renewal price is lower than the initial registration. 'Host' is the universal term in the hosting sector — any provider of web hosting, cloud, VPS, dedicated servers or infrastructure recognises its meaning. .host is the extension for web hosting providers, cloud computing companies, data centres and CDN providers. cloud.host, fast.host, secure.host — names that communicate the specialisation from the URL. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .host domain at miHosting costs $97.99/year with managed DNS, @yourprovider.host email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting so your hosting business has the infrastructure its clients expect.