Philippines and Asia-Pacific marketFrom $45.99/yearAvailable for foreigners

.ph domain — the Philippines and the heart of Asia Pacific

.ph is the Philippines' official domain: 110 million people, the world's highest social media usage country and one of Asia's fastest-growing digital markets.

From $45.99/year · Renewal $49.99/year · No hidden fees

1990 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
$45.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .PH domain

What is the .PH domain?

The .ph is the country code domain (ccTLD) of the Philippines, managed by PH Domain Foundation / dotPH since 1990. The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,641 islands with over 110 million inhabitants — one of Southeast Asia's most populous countries. It is the world's highest social media usage country by hours per day and has a fast-growing digital ecosystem especially in e-commerce, call centres (BPO) and digital services. Registration price is $45.99/year and renewal $49.99/year — a $4 difference at renewal.
Extension .PH
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1990
Registry PH Domain Foundation / dotPH
Restrictions None
Registration $45.99/year
Renewal $49.99/year

Uses of .PH

Who is the .PH domain for?

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

Companies with presence in the Philippines

Companies with operations, distributors or presence in the Philippines wanting a local URL for the Filipino market.

BPO, call centres and outsourcing services

The Philippines is the world leader in BPO and call centres — companies in this sector have maximum coherence with .ph.

E-commerce and apps for the Filipino market

Online stores and applications targeting the Filipino market — one of the world's largest internet and social media users.

Philippines tourism and local services

Tourism for the Philippine islands, hotels, resorts, travel guides and any tourism service for the archipelago.

Diving, surfing and water sports

The Philippines is one of the world's best diving and water sports destinations — dive tourism and marine sports projects with .ph.

Filipino gastronomy and culture

Filipino cuisine restaurants, local culture, media in Tagalog and English and Filipino cultural identity projects.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .PH domain

my.phvisit.phgo.phlive.phtech.phtravel.phdive.phfood.ph

.PH vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.ph This page Philippines and the Filipino market Available for foreigners $45.99/year (renew $49.99)
.id Indonesia (largest SEA market) No restrictions $20.99/year
.asia Asia in general None $14.99/year
.sg Singapore Restrictions for foreigners ~$14.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .PH 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 .PH domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .PH domain

Are there restrictions for registering a .ph if I'm not from the Philippines?

.ph is available for foreign registrants through miHosting. While historically .ph had restrictions, international registration is currently possible for most cases.

Does .ph have different registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .ph has $45.99/year for initial registration and $49.99/year for renewals — a $4 difference.

Why is the Philippines so important in the digital ecosystem?

The Philippines ranks first globally in social media usage (hours per day), has over 80 million internet users and is the world leader in BPO and call centres. Companies like Accenture, HSBC and Wells Fargo have massive service operations in the Philippines.

Does .ph rank well in Google for local Philippine searches?

Google treats .ph as a local ccTLD for Philippine geographic searches. For local searches, .ph combined with English or Tagalog content may improve local visibility.

Is the Philippines a good market for e-commerce?

Yes. E-commerce in the Philippines is growing rapidly, driven by high smartphone usage, social media penetration and platforms like Lazada and Shopee. For companies wanting to enter the Filipino market, .ph is the reference local URL.

Can I transfer my .ph 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.

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The .ph domain is the gateway to the Filipino market — managed by PH Domain Foundation since 1990 at $45.99/year registration and $49.99/year renewal. The Philippines has 110 million inhabitants, leads the world in social media usage by hours per day and is the global epicentre of BPO services and call centres. For companies with operations in the Philippines, e-commerce projects in the Filipino market, tourism and diving services in the archipelago and companies in the BPO and outsourcing sector, .ph is the local URL that communicates presence in one of Asia's fastest-growing digital markets. Available for foreign registrants. Google treats it as a local domain for Philippine searches. Registering a .ph domain at miHosting costs $45.99/year with managed DNS, @yourcompany.ph email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting to give your Philippine presence the infrastructure Asia's most connected market demands.