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Get Your .name Domain

The domain for personal names.

₦18,840/yr₦15,240/1st yearSave 19%

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About the .name domain

A quick overview to help you choose and register a .name domain.

What is a .name domain?

.name is a generic domain. It is used for personal names. It is run by VeriSign Information Services, Inc. and was added to the internet root zone in 2001. Register, renew and manage it from your Ruachost account.

Who is a .name domain for?

A .name domain suits individuals and families who want a web address or email in their own name.

Why choose a .name domain?

A .name domain tells visitors your site is about personal names. A .name domain gives your site, email and marketing one consistent address. It is easy to type and share, and you manage it with your hosting, email and DNS in one Ruachost account.

Details

Domain information for .name

Extension
.name
Type
Generic domain
Registry operator
VeriSign Information Services, Inc.
Added to root zone
2001
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
10 years

.name Domains

Everything you need to launch

.name is a generic domain. It is used for personal names. It is run by VeriSign Information Services, Inc. and was added to the internet root zone in 2001.

Built for personal names

A .name address tells visitors what your site is about before they open it.

Easy to remember

An ending that is easy to type, say and share.

Clear pricing

Register for ₦15,240 and renew at ₦18,840 a year.

Everything in one place

Manage your .name domain with your hosting, email and DNS in one Ruachost account.

Secure your site

Add hosting with free SSL certificates and daily backups.

Real support

Our hosting specialists are a ticket, chat or phone call away if you need help.

Pricing

.name domain prices

Register, renew or transfer in one account. Prices in NGN.

Register₦15,240for the first yearLower than 95% of the extensions we offer
Renew₦18,840a year after thatLower than 95% of the extensions we offer
Transfer in₦15,240adds one year to your domainLower than 96% of the extensions we offer
Five-year cost₦90,600That is ₦19,029 less than .com (₦109,629). It counts the first-year price and the renewals up to five years.

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Already have a domain elsewhere?

Transfer It to Ruachost

Bring your domains together in one place, with your hosting and email alongside them.

Transfer a domain

How a transfer works

  1. Unlock it. Unlock your domain and get its EPP code.
  2. Start the transfer. Enter the domain here and pay ₦15,240. One year is added to its expiry date.
  3. Approve and finish. Confirm the email. When the registry confirms, the domain appears in your account.

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