.gold is a short, prestige-sounding extension for businesses that deal in gold itself, and for brands that want to suggest top quality. It was added to the internet's root in March 2015, it's open to anyone, and it's one of the higher-priced extensions we sell.
PD Hosting is a UK registrar accredited by Nominet, with its office in London. When you order a .gold from us it's registered immediately, sits in your client area alongside your other domains, and you manage its DNS yourself. Search for the name you'd like below.
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What is a .gold domain?
- Type
- A generic top-level domain (gTLD), delegated on 24 March 2015. Source
- Registry
- Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), which has operated the portfolio that includes .gold since 2018. Source
- Who may register
- There are no eligibility rules: a registered dealer, a craftsperson or a private individual can all hold one. Source
- Acceptable use
- The registry forbids phishing, fraud, malware and spam, and specifically bans falsely claiming a status, credential or authorisation associated with an extension. Source
- Email confirmation
- We send a confirmation request to the registrant's email address when the name is registered or its owner details change. ICANN rules require suspension if 15 days pass without a response. Source
- Expiry
- Terms run from one to ten years. If a .gold is deleted after expiring, it can still be restored within the 30-day redemption grace period. Source
Facts checked against the registry on 9 November 2026.
Who a .gold domain suits
The literal fit is the gold trade: a jeweller in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, a goldsmith taking commissions for wedding rings, a coin and bullion dealer, a gold-leaf gilder restoring picture frames, or a refiner buying scrap. For them a .gold address names the material that sits at the centre of the business.
The figurative fit is anything "gold standard": a premium membership tier, a concierge service, a sports club celebrating medal winners, or a brand whose colour is gold. Used that way, the extension works as a quiet promise of quality, though it has to be backed up by the service itself.
- A jeweller's or goldsmith's shop and commission site
- A bullion, coin or precious-metals dealer
- A premium membership tier or loyalty scheme page
- A sports club's honours list or medal campaign
- A gilding or restoration craft business
Benefits of a .gold domain
Short and memorable
Four letters, one syllable and a word everyone knows: a .gold address is easy to say on the phone and hard to mistype.
Names the product
A gold dealer or jeweller doesn't need the metal in the name itself, which frees up shorter options such as yourname.gold.
Premium connotations
Gold already means top tier in medals, membership cards and service levels, so the extension suits brands that sell on quality.
What a .gold address can and can't tell your customers
Anyone can register a .gold. The registry doesn't check whether the owner is a dealer, holds stock or belongs to a trade association, so the extension on its own proves nothing about the business behind it. Customers who buy precious metals online are rightly cautious, and the address is only the first thing they see.
What the registry does do is forbid misuse. Its acceptable use policy bans phishing and fraud, and specifically bans falsely claiming a status, credential or authorisation linked to an extension. A site that used a .gold to pose as an accredited bullion dealer when it isn't would be breaking those rules, and the registry can act against the name.
If you trade in gold, let the website do the reassuring. Show your company name and number, your physical address, how you store or deliver metal, any hallmarking or trade memberships you genuinely hold, and how customers can check them. Keep your WHOIS contact email working so our verification messages reach you. Used that way, a .gold supports trust you've already earned, rather than standing in for it.
.gold pros and cons
Works well if
- Your business buys, sells or works with gold
- You want a one-word address with a premium feel
- The name you want is taken in .com and .co.uk
- You're launching a premium tier or campaign that's literally called gold
Look elsewhere if
- Budget matters: .gold costs more to renew than most extensions we sell
- You deal in silver, platinum or general antiques too: a .co.uk or .shop won't narrow your range
- Your buyers are cautious first-timers: a familiar .co.uk with clear company details may reassure them more
.gold compared with similar extensions
| Extension | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| .gold | Jewellers, dealers and premium brands | Distinctive and short, but costly to renew. |
| .shop | Online jewellery and gift shops | Says you sell online without naming one material. |
| .co.uk | UK dealers and high-street jewellers | Familiar, trusted by British buyers and far less to renew. |
Register your .gold domain
- Search for the name you want below.
- Add it to your basket and choose how many years to register it for.
- Check out. Your domain is registered straight away and appears in your client area, ready to point at your website and email.
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.gold questions
Do I need to be a gold dealer to register a .gold?
No. The registry has no eligibility rules, so anyone can register one. What you can't do is use it to falsely claim a credential or authorisation: the registry's acceptable use policy forbids that.
Does a .gold domain make my business look more trustworthy?
Not on its own. Because anyone can register one, careful buyers judge you by your company details, reviews and policies. A .gold helps people remember you; your site has to earn their trust.
.gold or .co.uk for a UK jeweller?
If most customers are in Britain and the .co.uk is free, it's the safer main address and far less to renew. A .gold is a good second address, or the main one if your brand leans on the word.
How much is a .gold renewal?
Keeping a .gold costs £164.95 for each renewal year here. That's more than the discounted first year, and .gold is one of the pricier extensions to keep, so plan for it before you register.
Can I bring my .gold over from another registrar?
Yes. Unlock it at your current registrar and request its auth code, sometimes called an EPP code. Start the transfer with us, enter the code and approve the confirmation email. The transfer price, shown above, normally includes a year's extension.
Sources: IANA .gold delegation record · Identity Digital acceptable use policy · ICANN registry agreement for .gold · ICANN RAA: WHOIS Accuracy Program Specification
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