.how Domain Registrationfrom £42.98/yr
Why Choose a .how Domain?
The .how extension was launched by Google Registry in 2014 and is built around a single, useful word that introduces almost any tutorial, guide or instructional resource. It works as a natural sentence starter, so domains like cook.how or fix.how read as complete phrases. The extension is unrestricted, meaning anyone can register, and it has found a steady audience among educators, how-to publishers and step-by-step content creators who want a memorable URL that signals exactly what the site does.
Ideal for:
- How-to bloggers and tutorial sites
- DIY creators, makers and craft channels
- Online course authors and educators
- Repair guides, manuals and troubleshooting hubs
- Cooking, recipe and instructional video sites
Things to know:
- Operated by Charleston Road Registry, the domain registry arm of Google.
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, with no documentation needed.
- Some short, dictionary-word .how domains are flagged as premium by the registry and carry higher renewal fees, so check before purchase.
- Registration terms run from 1 to 10 years.
Creative .how Domain Ideas
- Bake.how — recipe site with step-by-step baking guides
- FixIt.how — community-driven appliance repair manuals
- Garden.how — seasonal planting tutorials and tips
- Code.how — beginner-friendly programming walkthroughs
- Money.how — personal finance explainers and budgeting guides
- Yoga.how — pose-by-pose video instructions for home practice
Frequently asked questions about .how
Anyone can register a .how domain. There are no eligibility restrictions, no requirement to be a business, and no geographic limits. Individuals, companies, charities and educational organisations from anywhere in the world can buy one as long as the name they want is available and not held back as a premium by the registry.
You can register a .how for any term between 1 and 10 years, and renew it indefinitely after that. Choosing a longer initial term locks in continuity for your project and reduces the chance of accidentally letting the name lapse, which is worth considering for tutorial sites you plan to grow over time.
Yes. If your .how is registered elsewhere, you can transfer it across by unlocking the domain at your current registrar and obtaining the auth code (sometimes called an EPP code). The transfer typically extends the registration by an extra year on top of any time remaining, so you don't lose what you've already paid for.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short or high-demand .how names as premium, which means both the initial registration and the annual renewal cost more than a standard name. The domain search will show the exact price for any name you check, including any premium uplift, before you commit to buying.
After expiry, the domain enters a grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. If you still don't renew, it moves into a redemption phase with a higher recovery fee, and finally drops back to the public pool. To avoid this, enable auto-renewal or register for multiple years upfront.