Search & Register Your .ORG Domain Names

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Why register .org domain names?

.org is one of the most trusted top level domains on the Internet being preferred by non-profits to champion their mission, and to promote and protect their brand. Registering a .org domain name tells the world that you serve the public interest and links your website with a premier domain space where people share ideas, enhance lives and advance their mission.

If your organization is a non-commercial entity, people expect to find you in the .ORG community - nonprofits, foundations, philanthropic and cultural institutions, religious, civic, arts, social and fraternal organizations, health and legal services, clubs and community volunteer groups.

You should register .org domain names for all your brands and business names even if you're not a noncommercial organization. This will protect your business names, brands and trademarks online.

Uses of .org domain names

  • Associations
  • Brand Protection
  • Corporate Philanthropy
  • Media
  • Medical
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Professional Associations
  • Sports & Teams
  • Technology
  • Wikis

Requirements

Who can register .org domain names?

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.org domain names can be registered by anyone.

What do I need to register .org domain names?

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There are no special requirements to register .org domain names.

Rules

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Only letters, numbers, or hyphens ("-") are allowed
The domain name cannot begin or end with a hyphen
The domain name must have at least 2 characters and less than 63 characters, not including .org
The domain name cannot contain hyphens in the third and fourth position (eg. ab--cd.org)

For full details of eligibility requirements and other policies, please visit policies

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How to choose great domain names

A great domain name is easy to remember. Make sure yours is as short as possible and easy to spell.

Most of all a domain name should reflect you. Make sure you:

  • Register your main company or business name in popular domain spaces e.g. abc.com, abc.com.au
  • Register your product and service names e.g. abcchairs.com.au
  • Register generic terms relevant to your business e.g. chairs.com.au, bench.com.au, seats.com.au, furniture.com.au
  • Secure names in global markets e.g. abcchairs.co.nz, bench.asia, seats.cn, furniture.co.uk

If your preferred name is taken then search for an abbreviation, change the order of words around, add hyphens, or add your city, state, or country to come up with something unique.

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