.rocks Domain Registrationfrom £34.10/yr
Why Choose a .rocks Domain?
.rocks launched in 2014 as part of the Donuts new gTLD portfolio (now operated by Identity Digital) and quickly became one of the more playful, attitude-driven extensions in the namespace. The word itself works as both noun and verb, so the TLD reads naturally in fan communities, music projects, geology and climbing sites, and casual brand pages. It is unrestricted globally and tends to attract people who want a domain that sounds like a statement rather than a corporate URL.
Ideal for:
- Bands, fan pages and music communities
- Climbing gyms, bouldering clubs and outdoor outfitters
- Geology blogs, mineral collectors and lapidary shops
- Personal portfolios with a casual, confident tone
- Event landing pages, meme sites and community projects
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .rocks domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- Some short or dictionary-word names are flagged as premium by the registry and carry higher recurring fees — this is shown at the point of search.
- .rocks supports DNSSEC and standard registrar transfers under ICANN rules.
Creative .rocks Domain Ideas
- granite.rocks — a stoneworking or kitchen-worktop business
- basecamp.rocks — climbing community or guided trips site
- thedrummer.rocks — personal site for a session musician
- fridaynight.rocks — local gig listings or pub quiz brand
- mineral.rocks — geology shop or educational resource
- devops.rocks — engineering blog with personality
Frequently asked questions about .rocks
Anyone, anywhere. .rocks is an unrestricted top-level domain, so there are no residency, business or industry requirements. Individuals, companies, charities and community groups can all register one. You only need to provide accurate registrant contact details, which is a standard ICANN requirement for every gTLD.
You can register a .rocks domain for any term between one and ten years, and renew in the same range. Many people start with a one or two year registration to test a project and extend it later. You can also enable auto-renewal in your control panel so the domain never lapses by accident.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old, not within 60 days of a previous transfer, and unlocked at your current registrar, you can move it across using the EPP authorisation code they provide. The transfer adds a year to the existing expiry date, so you do not lose any time you have already paid for.
Yes. The registry classifies a portion of short, generic or high-demand .rocks names as premium, which means they carry a higher registration and renewal price set by Identity Digital rather than the standard rate. Our search tool flags any premium pricing before you add a name to your basket, so there are no surprises at checkout.
After expiry the domain enters a grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the normal price. It then moves into a redemption period of roughly 30 days where recovery is possible but a registry redemption fee applies. After that the name is released and anyone can register it, so renewing on time is strongly recommended.