.icu Domain Registrationfrom £26.68/yr
Why Choose a .icu Domain?
The .icu extension stands for "I See You" and was launched in 2018 by ShortDot SA, the same Caribbean-based registry behind .bond, .cyou and .sbs. It became one of the fastest-growing new gTLDs in the world during its first two years, particularly popular across Asia and emerging markets. The string is short, pronounceable in many languages, and works well for personal projects, social-style sites, and brands wanting a three-letter extension without the cost of a legacy TLD.
Ideal for:
- Personal blogs, portfolios and link-in-bio pages
- Social and community projects where "I see you" plays into the messaging
- Small businesses launching on a tight budget
- Content creators and streamers building a personal brand
- Short-life campaign sites and event landing pages
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .icu domain.
- Operated by ShortDot SA, an ICANN-accredited registry that also runs .bond, .cyou, .sbs and .cfd.
- Some premium-tier names are reserved by the registry and priced higher than standard registrations.
- Like most new gTLDs, .icu supports DNSSEC and standard ICANN transfer policies (60-day lock after registration or transfer).
Creative .icu Domain Ideas
- follow.icu — link-in-bio page for a creator
- watching.icu — livestream landing page or schedule
- cafe.icu — neighbourhood coffee shop micro-site
- portfolio.icu — designer or photographer showcase
- weddings.icu — RSVP and details site for a couple
- launch.icu — temporary product launch page
Frequently asked questions about .icu
Anyone. The .icu extension is unrestricted, with no residency, business or trademark requirements. Individuals, companies, charities and developers anywhere in the world can register a .icu name on a first-come, first-served basis. You only need valid contact details that meet standard ICANN registration requirements.
You can register a .icu domain for between 1 and 10 years at a time. Most customers start with a 1 or 2 year term and renew as needed. You can also enable auto-renewal in your control panel so the domain renews automatically before expiry, which avoids any risk of losing it.
Yes. Provided your .icu domain is older than 60 days and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it to us. You'll need to unlock the domain at your current registrar and obtain the EPP authorisation code, then start the transfer from your account. A one-year renewal is added on completion.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day grace period where you can renew at the standard price. It then moves into a redemption phase of around 30 days, during which recovery is possible but charged at a higher restore fee. After that the name is released and anyone can register it, so renew on time.
Yes. Free WHOIS privacy is available on .icu domains, which replaces your personal contact details in the public WHOIS with proxy details to reduce spam and protect your identity. You can toggle privacy on or off at any time from the domain management area in your account.