.info is an open, generic extension for websites whose job is to inform: guides, local information, event details, help centres and reference sites. It was among the first new endings ICANN chose in November 2000, has never had an eligibility rule, and can be registered for one to ten years.
PD Hosting, a UK company and Nominet accredited registrar, puts your .info live the moment checkout finishes and lists it in your client area, with reminders sent before each renewal. Look up the name you have in mind below.
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What is a .info domain?
- Type
- Unsponsored generic top-level domain, delegated on 26 June 2001. Source
- Registry
- Identity Digital Limited, which took over the original operator, Afilias. The current ICANN agreement dates from June 2019. Source
- Who may register
- No restrictions at all, for people or organisations anywhere. Source
- Registration period
- From a single year up to ten. Source
- Verifying owners
- Our duty as registrar is to confirm the email address of every .info owner after sign-up or a change of contact data. If 15 days go by unanswered, the name is suspended. Source
- Transfers
- Moves with its authorisation (EPP) code. Source
Facts checked against the registry on 9 November 2026.
Who a .info domain suits
.info fits sites that exist to explain something: a tourist guide to the Cotswolds, a council-backed recycling information page, a wedding website with travel and venue details, a product manual, a patient information leaflet from a clinic, or a support centre for a software product. Visitors arriving at a .info expect facts rather than a sales pitch.
Businesses also use it beside their main domain, for instance a garage with a .co.uk shop and a .info page explaining MOT rules, or a festival that keeps ticket sales on .com and practical details on .info.
- Guides, FAQs and help centres
- Event, wedding or conference information sites
- Local area and visitor information
- Product documentation and manuals
- Fact sheets for a campaign or public notice
Benefits of a .info domain
Sets expectations
The ending tells people the page is there to inform, which suits guides and reference material better than a commercial-sounding address.
Wide choice of names
Descriptive phrases such as a place name plus a topic are often still free in .info when they've long gone in .com.
Recognised for decades
Operating since 2001, .info is familiar to most internet users and works with every browser, email system and hosting platform.
Choosing a .info name people will trust
Because .info is unrestricted and has been offered with low introductory prices over the years, it attracts a mix of excellent reference sites and throwaway ones. The ending doesn't decide which one yours looks like; the name and the content do.
A few habits help. Make the name describe the subject plainly, for example the town and the topic, rather than stuffing in keywords. Put a clear "who runs this site" page and a real contact route on it. If the site belongs to a business or charity, link it from your main domain so visitors can see the connection.
If you'll send email from the domain, set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before the first message goes out; a new domain with none of them is more likely to land in spam, whatever its ending.
Finally, plan for the renewal price rather than the first-year one. With us, a .info renews at more than it costs in year one, so budget for the ongoing figure if the site is meant to last.
.info pros and cons
Works well if
- The site's purpose is to inform rather than sell
- You need a descriptive name that's taken in .com
- You want a separate information site alongside your main domain
Look elsewhere if
- You're building your main business brand: .com or .co.uk is more familiar
- You run a wiki or how-to collection: .wiki or .how may be more specific
- You're only after a low first-year price: check the renewal price first, as it's noticeably higher
.info compared with similar extensions
| Extension | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| .info | Information and guide sites | Open to all and long established. |
| .com | A main business website | More familiar, fewer descriptive names left. |
| .wiki | Collaborative knowledge bases | Tells visitors the content is community-edited. |
| .how | Step-by-step tutorials | Newer and narrower than .info, aimed at how-to content. |
Register your .info 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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.info questions
What kinds of website sit well on a .info?
Mostly for sites that provide information: guides, event pages, help centres, local information and documentation. There are no rules about use, so a .info can host any lawful website.
Can anyone register a .info?
Yes. .info has had no eligibility requirements since it launched in 2001. People and organisations in any country can register one, provided their contact details are accurate.
Is .info bad for SEO?
No. Google handles .info like any other generic domain, with no penalty and no country signal. A .info with useful, original content can rank as well as a .com.
Why is the .info renewal price higher than the first year?
The first year is an introductory price. A .info renews at £41.95 a year with us, so it's worth checking that figure before you register a name you plan to keep.
I registered a .info and got an email asking me to confirm my address. Is that genuine?
Very likely: ICANN requires us to verify the owner's email address after registration. Reply within 15 days to avoid suspension. If you're unsure whether a message is really from us, contact us through your client area.
Sources: IANA .info record · ICANN .info registry agreement · ICANN: top-level domains (gTLD history) · ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement (WHOIS Accuracy Program Specification)
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