Professional levelNo restrictionsFrom $15.99/year

.pro domain — the extension for professionals

.pro adds a powerful word to any name: yourservice.pro communicates professional level, experience and quality before the visitor reads a single word of your website.

From $15.99/year · Renewal $16.99/year · No hidden fees

2002 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$15.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

Domain registration with professional infrastructure

CPGuard, CloudLinux, MySQL, DirectAdmin, PHP, SSL

About the .PRO domain

What is the .PRO domain?

The .pro is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Registry Services LLC (RegistryPro). It was delegated by ICANN in 2002, making it one of the first new gTLDs alongside .biz and .info. Originally restricted to licensed professionals (doctors, lawyers, accountants), the restrictions were removed and for many years now anyone can register one. With over 400,000 domains registered, .pro has positioned itself as the extension that adds a quality and professionalism seal to any name: yourproduct.pro, yourservice.pro, yourbusiness.pro. Its price ($15.99/year registration, $16.99/year renewal) is competitive for an extension with such a strong quality connotation.
Extension .PRO
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2002
Registry Registry Services LLC
Restrictions None
Registration $15.99/year
Renewal $16.99/year

Uses of .PRO

Who is the .PRO domain for?

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

Professional services and consultants

Consultants, advisors, coaches and independent professionals who want their URL to convey the level of service they provide: yourservice.pro.

Freelance developers and designers

Digital professionals wanting to distinguish their professional-level freelance work: yourname.pro as a portfolio of high-quality projects.

Installation and maintenance services

Electricians, plumbers, IT technicians and home services professionals wanting to communicate they are certified professionals.

Professional musicians and artists

Session musicians, music producers and performing artists working at a professional level who want to differentiate themselves from amateurs with a URL that says so.

Professional tools and software

Professional versions of tools: yourproduct.pro for the premium or professional version of a software, differentiated from the basic or free tier.

Sporting competitions and professional leagues

Sports teams, professional leagues and competition organisations wanting to communicate the professional level of their activity.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .PRO domain

cloudflare.progoogle.promicrosoft.proapple.proadobe.prozoom.proshopify.prostripe.pro

.PRO vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.pro This page Professional services and profiles None $15.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.me Personal brand None $22.99/year
.biz Businesses None $7.99/year (renew $12.99)
.net Technology, infrastructure None $5.99/year

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .PRO domain

Is .pro restricted to licensed professions?

No, not any more. Originally (2002) .pro was reserved for accredited professionals — doctors, lawyers, accountants. Those restrictions were removed years ago. Today anyone can register a .pro without having to prove any professional qualification or certification.

Does .pro rank well on Google?

Yes. Google treats .pro like any other generic gTLD, with no advantage or penalty. With over 400,000 active domains and more than 20 years of history, .pro is a mature and well-established extension.

Is .pro better than .com for an independent professional?

It depends on availability and brand positioning. If yourname.com is available and matches your exact name, .com has greater universal recognition. If .com is taken, yourname.pro communicates professionalism with precision. Many freelancers use name.pro for their professional portfolio and name.com for their business.

What kind of businesses benefit most from .pro?

The .pro is especially effective for services where professional qualification is key: consulting firms, law offices, medical practices, accounting firms, design agencies and any service where the adjective 'professional' adds real value to the proposition.

Does .pro require mandatory HTTPS?

No. The .pro has no technical restrictions. At miHosting, free SSL is available with one click on any hosting plan.

Can I transfer my .pro domain to miHosting?

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

Register your .PRO today

Your .PRO domain.
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✓ DNS management included ✓ Email @yourdomain ✓ Free SSL ✓ Real technical support
The .pro domain is the extension for professionals and high-quality services, managed by Registry Services LLC since 2002. Born with restrictions for licensed professionals, it has been open to anyone without conditions for many years now. With over 400,000 domains registered and more than two decades of history, .pro is one of the most mature of the early new extensions. Its proposition is clear: any name plus .pro communicates quality, experience and professionalism. Major brands like Cloudflare and Adobe have their .pro registered. Registering a .pro domain at miHosting costs $15.99/year (renewal $16.99/year), with managed DNS, @yourservice.pro email and real technical support. Google treats it like any other gTLD. If you are a consultant, freelancer, agency or service company that wants to communicate excellence from the URL, .pro adds that nuance without extra words. Combine it with our professional hosting for a presence that matches the level of your services.