.ai Domain Registrationfrom £158.60/yr
Why Choose a .ai Domain?
The .ai extension is the country-code TLD for Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. Originally delegated in 1995, it was a quiet ccTLD until the artificial intelligence boom turned its two-letter string into one of the most sought-after extensions on the internet. It is now widely adopted by AI startups, machine-learning labs, and research teams as a clear signal of what they do.
Ideal for:
- AI and machine-learning startups
- Research labs and academic projects
- SaaS products with AI features at their core
- Robotics and computer vision companies
- AI consultants, agencies, and developer tooling brands
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere in the world can register a .ai domain. There is no local presence requirement.
- The registry is operated by the Government of Anguilla and historically required two-year minimum registrations, though one-year terms are now available.
- Many short and dictionary .ai names are classed as premium and carry higher registry fees.
- DNSSEC is supported, and .ai domains are widely recognised by browsers, certificate authorities, and app stores.
Creative .ai Domain Ideas
- Lumen.ai — a generative AI image studio
- Drafting.ai — an AI writing assistant for legal teams
- Foundry.ai — a platform for training custom models
- Northwind.ai — an applied research lab brand
- Pulse.ai — an AI-powered analytics dashboard
- Quillwork.ai — an AI editor for non-fiction authors
Frequently asked questions about .ai
Anyone, anywhere. There are no eligibility restrictions, local presence requirements, or trading licences needed. Individuals, companies, charities, and government bodies from any country can register a .ai domain, which is one of the reasons it has been adopted so widely outside Anguilla itself.
Registration terms typically range from one to ten years. Historically the registry required a two-year minimum, but shorter terms are now supported. We recommend registering for multiple years if the domain is core to your brand, as it protects against accidental expiry and is generally cheaper than renewing annually.
Yes. You will need to unlock the domain at your current registrar and obtain the authorisation (EPP) code, then start the transfer with us. The process usually completes within a few days, and we add any remaining time on your existing registration to the new term so you do not lose any prepaid period.
Yes. The registry classifies many short, common-word, and high-demand names as premium tier, which carries a higher registration and renewal fee set by the registry itself. Our search tool shows the live price for any specific .ai name so you can see exactly what you will pay before checkout.
If you miss the renewal date, the domain enters a grace period during which you can still renew at the standard price. After that it moves into a redemption phase with a higher recovery fee, and eventually it is released back to the public. We send renewal reminders well in advance to help you avoid losing the name.