Domain .dev — for developers and technical projects
Google Registry's extension for the programming world. It has a technical quirk you should know from the start: it only works with HTTPS.
Who chooses this extension
What you need to know
- The entire .dev extension is on browsers' HSTS preload list: the site opens only over HTTPS, never over HTTP.
- Without an SSL certificate, the site won't open at all. Our hosting issues and renews the certificate automatically, for free.
- Anyone can register it, with no manual approval — it's activated instantly.
- The registry supports DNSSEC.
How it compares with similar extensions
Questions we get asked most often
Why doesn't my .dev site open with http://?
Because browsers treat all of .dev as HTTPS-only. This can't be disabled — you need an SSL certificate, which is included free with our hosting.
Can I use .dev without hosting at WandUP?
Yes, the domain is yours and you can point it anywhere. Just make sure the server you point it to has an SSL certificate, otherwise the site won't open.
Is .dev only for developers?
No, anyone can register it. But the address reads as technical, so it suits programming projects, documentation and portfolios best.
Does email work with a .dev domain?
Yes. The HTTPS rule only affects websites in browsers, not mail. Email with your .dev domain works just like with any other extension.
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