.lgbt Domain Registrationfrom £123.04/yr
Why Choose a .lgbt Domain?
The .lgbt extension launched in 2014 and is operated by Identity Digital (formerly Afilias). It was created as a dedicated namespace for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, giving organisations, businesses and individuals a clear way to signal their identity, allyship or audience focus. Registration is unrestricted — you don't need to prove membership of the community to register — but the extension is most meaningful when used by those genuinely speaking to or from it.
Ideal for:
- LGBT advocacy groups, charities and community organisations
- Pride event organisers and festival websites
- Queer-owned businesses, bars and venues
- Independent media, podcasts and zines covering LGBT culture
- Counsellors, healthcare providers and support services
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, though the TLD is intended for the LGBT community and its allies.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- Some short, generic terms may be classified as premium and carry higher registry fees.
- Standard ICANN policies apply, including the 60-day transfer lock after registration.
Creative .lgbt Domain Ideas
- Brighton.lgbt — local Pride event and community hub
- Voices.lgbt — podcast network for queer storytellers
- Care.lgbt — directory of inclusive healthcare providers
- Youth.lgbt — support and resources for young LGBT people
- Books.lgbt — independent bookshop spotlighting queer authors
- Allies.lgbt — workplace allyship training and resources
Frequently asked questions about .lgbt
Registration is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. There are no eligibility checks or community membership requirements. That said, the extension was created with the LGBT community and its allies in mind, so it works best when the site genuinely serves or speaks to that audience.
You can register a .lgbt domain for between one and ten years at initial registration, and you can renew in the same one-to-ten-year increments. Many people set up auto-renewal so the domain doesn't lapse, especially if it's tied to an active community project or organisation.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old, isn't locked at your current registrar, and you have the EPP authorisation code, you can transfer it across. The transfer typically completes within five to seven days and adds a year to the existing expiry date.
Free WHOIS privacy is included where the registry permits it, and .lgbt does support privacy protection. This replaces your personal contact details in the public WHOIS database with forwarding addresses, which is particularly valuable for individuals running personal sites or community projects who'd rather not publish a home address.
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 period of around 30 days where recovery is possible but carries an extra fee. After that it's released back to the public, so renew promptly if you want to keep it.