.fyi Domain Registrationfrom £13.34/yr
Why Choose a .fyi Domain?
The .fyi extension launched in 2015 as part of Donuts' portfolio of new gTLDs (now operated by Identity Digital). It takes its name from the everyday acronym "for your information", which makes it a natural fit for any site whose purpose is to share knowledge, status updates, announcements, or reference material. Because the meaning is immediately understood by English-speaking audiences, .fyi works well for resource hubs, internal tools, and informational microsites that sit alongside a primary brand domain.
Ideal for:
- Company status pages and incident dashboards
- Knowledge bases, wikis, and internal documentation portals
- Newsletters, briefings, and curated link roundups
- Conference schedules and event information sites
- Personal blogs focused on tutorials or how-to content
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .fyi domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- Some short, common dictionary words are reserved as premium names and carry higher registration and renewal fees.
- Supports DNSSEC and standard registrar transfer rules with a 60-day post-registration transfer lock.
Creative .fyi Domain Ideas
- Status.fyi — uptime and incident page for a SaaS product
- WeeklyBrief.fyi — a curated industry newsletter archive
- TeamDocs.fyi — internal handbook for a remote company
- LaunchDay.fyi — public announcements page for a product launch
- HikingTrails.fyi — community-maintained guide to local routes
- BoardMeeting.fyi — agenda and minutes hub for a non-profit
Frequently asked questions about .fyi
Anyone. There are no eligibility restrictions on .fyi — individuals, businesses, charities, and organisations from any country can register one. You don't need to demonstrate trademark rights, local presence, or a particular use case. Standard ICANN registration requirements apply, including providing accurate contact details for the registrant record.
You can register a .fyi domain for between 1 and 10 years in one-year increments. Renewing in longer blocks helps protect the domain from accidental expiry and locks in the current registration term. You can renew at any point during the registration period to extend the expiry date further.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it to us. You'll need the authorisation code (EPP code) from your current registrar and the domain must be unlocked. The transfer adds one year to the existing expiry date.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, common, or high-demand .fyi names as premium, and these carry elevated registration and renewal fees set by Identity Digital rather than the standard rate. The domain search widget will flag premium pricing before you check out, so there are no surprises at the basket.
After expiry there's a grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the normal price. After that the domain enters a redemption period of about 30 days, where recovery is possible but incurs a registry redemption fee. If still not renewed, the domain is released and becomes available for anyone to register.