.guru Domain Registrationfrom £62.26/yr
Why Choose a .guru Domain?
The .guru extension launched in February 2014 as one of the first new gTLDs from Donuts (now Identity Digital), and quickly became one of the most successful in that wave with hundreds of thousands of registrations. The word carries clear meaning across English and several Indian languages — an expert, a teacher, a trusted source. That makes it a natural fit for consultants, coaches and specialists who want a domain that signals authority without needing extra words.
Ideal for:
- Independent consultants and coaches
- Subject-matter experts publishing tutorials or courses
- Freelance specialists in finance, marketing or tech
- Yoga teachers, wellness practitioners and spiritual advisors
- Personal brands built around a single named expert
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .guru domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- Some short, dictionary-word and high-demand names are reserved as premium and carry higher renewal fees that stay in place every year.
- Standard registration terms run from 1 to 10 years.
Creative .guru Domain Ideas
- Tax.guru — accountant or bookkeeping practice
- Sourdough.guru — baking blog and recipe library
- Pitchdeck.guru — fundraising consultant for startups
- Retro.guru — vintage gaming reviews and guides
- Climbing.guru — coaching and training plans for climbers
- Resume.guru — CV writing and career advice service
Frequently asked questions about .guru
Anyone. The .guru extension is fully unrestricted, so individuals, sole traders, limited companies and organisations from any country can register one. There are no documentation checks, no professional accreditation requirements and no geographic limits. You do not need to be a teacher, consultant or expert in any formal sense to qualify.
You can register a .guru domain for any term between 1 and 10 years at initial registration, and renew in the same range. Picking a longer term locks in continuity and means one less renewal to remember, but a one-year registration is perfectly fine if you want to test the name first before committing further.
Yes. To transfer a .guru from another registrar you'll need to unlock the domain at your current provider, disable any privacy service temporarily and obtain the authorisation (EPP) code. Start the transfer here, enter the code, and approve the confirmation email. The transfer extends your registration by an additional year on top of any time remaining.
Yes. Identity Digital classifies a portion of short, common-word and high-value names as premium, which means they carry an elevated registration fee and, importantly, an elevated renewal fee that recurs every year for the life of the domain. The live search will show whether the name you want is standard or premium before you commit.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day grace period during which you can renew at the normal price. If you miss that, it moves into a redemption period of around 30 days where recovery is possible but carries a substantial restore fee. After redemption it is released back to the public and anyone can register it.