.zone Domain Registrationfrom £57.80/yr
Why Choose a .zone Domain?
The .zone extension was launched in 2014 by Donuts (now Identity Digital), one of the largest operators of new generic top-level domains. The word "zone" works as a noun for a defined area or themed space, which makes it a natural fit for community sites, local businesses, time-zone tools, and anything that wants to feel like a destination. It reads cleanly in English and many other languages, and pairs well with both single words and short phrases.
Ideal for:
- Local business directories covering a specific area or neighbourhood
- Fan communities and hobbyist hubs (gaming clans, music scenes, sports fandoms)
- Time-zone, weather, and travel utility sites
- Themed content sites — a "chill zone", "news zone", or "deals zone"
- Co-working spaces, makerspaces, and physical venues with a digital presence
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .zone domain. No documentation or local presence required.
- Operated by Identity Digital, which runs hundreds of new gTLDs and is an established ICANN-accredited registry.
- Some short, dictionary-word, or high-demand .zone names are classified as premium by the registry and carry higher registration and renewal fees.
- Registrations are available for terms of 1 to 10 years.
Creative .zone Domain Ideas
- Skate.zone — directory of skateparks and local skate scenes
- Founders.zone — community space for early-stage startup founders
- Quiet.zone — listings for libraries, study spots and co-working corners
- Retro.zone — online hub for vintage gaming and computing enthusiasts
- Allergy.zone — resource site mapping pollen levels and allergen forecasts
- Brixton.zone — neighbourhood guide to a London district
Frequently asked questions about .zone
Anyone. The .zone TLD is fully unrestricted, so individuals, businesses, charities and community groups anywhere in the world can register one. There are no residency, trademark or industry checks. The only practical limits are that the name must be available and that some premium-tier names carry higher registry fees set by Identity Digital.
You can register a .zone domain for any whole-year term between 1 and 10 years at the time of initial registration. You can also renew in advance, up to the 10-year maximum. Choosing a longer term locks in continuity and means you have one fewer renewal date to keep track of.
Yes. If your .zone is registered elsewhere and at least 60 days old, you can transfer it across. You will need to unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP authorisation code, and start the transfer from our side. The transfer typically extends your registration by one additional year.
Yes. Identity Digital, the registry behind .zone, classifies a portion of short, generic or commercially desirable names as premium. These carry higher registration and renewal fees that are set by the registry rather than us. Our domain search will flag any premium pricing before you commit, so there are no surprises at checkout.
After expiry there is a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that, the domain enters a redemption period of roughly 30 days where it can usually still be recovered, but a registry redemption fee applies. Once that window closes, the name is released and anyone can register it.