.pro Domain Registrationfrom £40.02/yr
Why Choose a .pro Domain?
The .pro extension launched in 2004 and was originally restricted to licensed professionals — doctors, lawyers, accountants and engineers — who had to verify their credentials before registering. The registry, Afilias (now part of Identity Digital), opened .pro to the general public in 2015, dropping the professional verification requirement. It remains a strong signal of expertise and is widely used by consultants, freelancers and service businesses who want a clear, credibility-led web address.
Ideal for:
- Independent consultants and freelancers
- Tradespeople — plumbers, electricians, builders
- Coaches, trainers and certified instructors
- Small professional service firms
- Portfolio sites for skilled creatives
Things to know:
- Unrestricted since 2015 — anyone, anywhere can register, with no proof of profession required.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Afilias), one of the largest registry operators.
- Some short, common-word .pro domains are held back as premium names with higher one-off registration fees.
- Registration terms run from 1 to 10 years.
Creative .pro Domain Ideas
- SparksElectrical.pro — local electrician trading site
- TaxReturns.pro — accountant taking on self-assessment clients
- PilatesWithSarah.pro — certified instructor's booking page
- CodeReview.pro — freelance software consultancy
- DogTraining.pro — qualified trainer's lead-generation site
- Mediation.pro — accredited family mediator
Frequently asked questions about .pro
No. The original credential checks were dropped in 2015, and .pro is now fully unrestricted. Anyone in any country can register one, regardless of qualifications or industry. That said, the extension still reads as a credibility marker, so it tends to suit businesses and individuals offering skilled services.
You can register a .pro domain for any period between 1 and 10 years, and you can renew in the same range. Many customers pick a 1- or 2-year term to start and extend later. Longer registrations protect you from accidental lapses and keep the name secure for the duration.
Yes. Provided the domain is older than 60 days, unlocked at the losing registrar, and you have the EPP/auth code, you can transfer it in. The transfer extends the registration by one year on top of any time remaining, so you don't lose the period you've already paid for.
Yes. Free WHOIS privacy is offered on .pro registrations, which replaces your personal contact details in the public WHOIS record with forwarding information. This reduces spam and protects your home address if you're registering as an individual or sole trader.
After expiry, the domain enters a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that, it moves into a redemption period with a higher restoration fee. If still unrenewed, it is released and can be re-registered by anyone, so renew promptly to keep it.