.eco Domain Registration
Why Choose a .eco Domain?
The .eco extension launched in 2017 and is operated by Big Room Inc., a registry backed by environmental NGOs including WWF and the Sierra Club. Unlike most new gTLDs, .eco is a verified namespace: every registrant must publish an Eco Profile committing to environmental action and supporting that claim. Buying a .eco signals genuine sustainability credentials rather than greenwashing, which makes it useful for organisations whose reputation depends on environmental trust.
Ideal for:
- Renewable energy companies and installers
- Sustainability consultancies and B Corps
- Environmental charities and conservation NGOs
- Organic farms, food brands and zero-waste shops
- Climate researchers and green tech startups
Things to know:
- Registration requires a commitment to the .eco system: you must publish an Eco Profile listing your environmental actions, goals and supporting links within a reasonable period after registering.
- The registry verifies that registrants are taking real environmental action — this is a community-style TLD, not a free-for-all.
- Premium-tier names (short or generic words) are priced higher by the registry and renew at the premium rate each year.
- Available to individuals, businesses and organisations worldwide, provided the Eco Profile commitment is met.
Creative .eco Domain Ideas
- solarworks.eco — independent solar panel installer
- refill.eco — zero-waste refill shop or chain
- rewilding.eco — habitat restoration charity
- carbontrace.eco — emissions accounting SaaS
- seedlibrary.eco — community seed-sharing project
- oceanwatch.eco — marine conservation initiative
Frequently asked questions about .eco
Anyone — individuals, businesses, charities or government bodies — can register a .eco domain anywhere in the world. The catch is that the registry requires every registrant to publish an Eco Profile committing to genuine environmental action. If you cannot make and support such a commitment, .eco is not the right extension for you.
Yes, the Eco Profile is mandatory and forms part of using a .eco domain. It is a public page where you list your environmental commitments, ongoing actions, measurable goals and links to supporting evidence. The registry maintains the system to keep the namespace credible and to prevent greenwashing by registrants who would not otherwise back up their claims.
You can register a .eco domain for between one and ten years at initial registration, and renew in the same increments. Choosing a longer term locks in your name and avoids the risk of forgetting to renew, which matters because lapsed environmental domains can be picked up by competitors or unrelated parties.
Yes. Provided the domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across by unlocking it at your current registrar, obtaining the auth code, and starting a transfer with us. The transfer typically completes within five to seven days and adds one year to the registration.
After expiry there is a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that the domain enters a redemption period of roughly 30 days where recovery is possible but carries a registry redemption fee. Once both windows close the name is released and becomes available for anyone to register.