.org is one of the oldest domain extensions on the internet: it was created in 1985, alongside .com and .net. Its name derives from the word ‘organisation’ and was originally intended for organisations that did not fit into any of the other categories. Since 2003, it has been administered by the non-profit Public Interest Registry, which manages more than 10 million .org domain names.

The .org domain can be registered by anyone, but it is traditionally used by non-profit and civil society organisations, foundations, associations, educational and cultural institutions, open-source projects and communities.

Why should you choose a .org domain name?

• Credibility: visitors associate the .org extension with community-based, charitable activities, which is particularly important when it comes to fundraising and recruiting volunteers.
• International recognition: an extension that is known and commonly used all over the world; it is not tied to any particular country or language.
• More available domain names: compared to .com, you’re more likely to find a short domain name that matches your organisation’s name.
• There are no restrictions: you do not need to prove your non-profit status to register, so social media sites, blogs and knowledge-sharing projects are also free to use it.

.org domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.org Sale	€11.30	€14.40	€15.00

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal. For extensions marked ‘Special Offer’, the registration fee is at a discounted rate; renewals are charged at the rates shown in the table.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

The registration of .org domains is fully automated, so the registration process is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes.

Domain transfer

To transfer your domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection and obtain an authorisation code from your current registrar. The transfer process may take up to 5 days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .org must be at least 3 and no more than 63 characters long. Short, clear domain names are often considered more effective, as they are easier for website visitors to remember.

Special characters

The .org extension supports the following special characters:

æ ø å ä ö ü é
ä ö ü
á à é è í ï ó ò ú ü ñ
á é í ó ö ő ú ü ű
ą ę į ų č ė š ū ž
ē ī ū ō ķ ļ ņ ŗ ģ š č ž
ó ą ć ę ł ń ś ż ź
å ä ö ü é

Restrictions

The .org domain is open to everyone without any conditions; anyone can register it. .org domain names are allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies; it hides the owner’s details in the Whois database, with the exception of the owner’s country, which remains visible in all cases.