No citizenship or residency in Puerto Rico requiredRequires an administrative contact address in Puerto RicoManaged by Gauss Research Laboratory since 1989

.pr Domain

.pr is the ccTLD of Puerto Rico, registered with IANA on August 27, 1989, and managed by Gauss Research Laboratory Inc. since its founding. It does not require residency, but does require a valid contact address within Puerto Rico.

1989 Year created
ccTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .PR domain

What is the .PR domain?

The .pr is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) of Puerto Rico, registered in the IANA database on August 27, 1989, and managed ever since by Gauss Research Laboratory Inc., based in San Juan, founded and led by Dr. Oscar Moreno de Ayala, who took on responsibility for the registry from its earliest days.

Citizenship or residency in Puerto Rico is not required to register a .pr domain: there are no geographic restrictions on the registrant. There is, however, one specific requirement: the domain must have a valid contact address within Puerto Rico for the administrative, technical and billing contacts. The registry also supports several third-level subdomains, such as .com.pr, .net.pr, .org.pr, .isla.pr, .biz.pr and .info.pr, each aimed at a different type of project. The minimum registration term is one year. The .pr is known within the industry for charging notably higher registration fees than most ccTLDs, a quirk of Gauss Research Laboratory's pricing model worth factoring into any project budget.
Registration restrictions

Citizenship or residency in Puerto Rico is not required to register, but the registrant must provide a valid contact address within Puerto Rico for the domain's administrative, technical and billing contacts. Contact our team to confirm availability and the exact requirements.

Extension .PR
IANA type ccTLD
Created in 1989
Registry Gauss Research Laboratory Inc., based in San Juan, founded by Dr. Oscar Moreno de Ayala
Country / territory Puerto Rico
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .PR

Who is the .PR domain for?

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

Businesses and projects linked to Puerto Rico

The most direct use: businesses with activity or interest on the island.

Tourism and territory promotion

Tourism agencies and projects promoting Puerto Rico to an international audience.

Organizations via .com.pr, .org.pr or .net.pr

Third-level subdomains depending on entity type.

Brands seeking a presence in the Caribbean

Useful for projects looking to connect with the Caribbean and Latin American market.

.PR vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.pr This page Any project with a contact address in Puerto Rico Valid contact address in Puerto Rico Inquire
.com Any project with no local contact requirement None $14.99/yr

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .PR domain

Do I need to be a Puerto Rico citizen to register a .pr?

No. Citizenship or residency is not required, only a valid contact address within Puerto Rico.

Why is .pr usually more expensive than other ccTLDs?

It's a quirk of Gauss Research Laboratory's pricing model, the sole registry operator since 1989.

What third-level subdomains exist besides .pr?

.com.pr, .net.pr, .org.pr, .isla.pr, .biz.pr and .info.pr, depending on the type of project.

Who manages the .pr domain?

Gauss Research Laboratory Inc., based in San Juan, since its registration with IANA on August 27, 1989.

How much does a .pr domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar and tends to be higher than other ccTLDs. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.

Can I register my .pr domain with miHosting?

Yes, by arranging the contact address in Puerto Rico. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.

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