.miami is the city ending for Miami, Florida, and anyone in the world can register one on a first-come, first-served basis. It shows straight away that a site is about the city, its waterfront, its business district or an event being held there.
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What is a .miami domain?
- Type
- A geographic generic top-level domain (gTLD), contracted with ICANN in December 2013 as a standard, unrestricted extension. Source
- Registry
- Registry Services, LLC is the current manager. .miami was added to the root zone in March 2014. Source
- Who may register
- Anyone, in any country. There's no residency or Florida business requirement; names are allocated first come, first served. Source
- Public WHOIS
- Under ICANN's registration data policy, an individual owner's name, street address, phone and email are kept out of public lookups. Country and state or province can still show. Source
- Confirming your email
- Each time a .miami is registered with us or changes owner, the owner has to answer a confirmation email. If 15 days pass without a reply, ICANN's rules require suspension. Source
- Transfers
- Moved between registrars using the domain's auth code, which the current registrar must provide on request. Source
Facts checked against the registry on 9 November 2026.
Who a .miami domain suits
A .miami suits UK businesses that sell into the city or work there: an estate agency marketing Florida property to British buyers, a yacht broker exhibiting at a boat show on Biscayne Bay, a holiday company selling cruises that sail from the port, or a London fintech with a sales team in Brickell.
It also fits event and creative work, such as a gallery taking a stand at the city's December art fairs, a DJ announcing a run of dates, or a wedding planner organising ceremonies on the beach.
- A sales office or branch site for the Miami area
- Property, cruise and holiday offers for South Florida
- Event, festival and trade-show pages
- A short campaign address for American customers
Benefits of a .miami domain
Instantly says Florida
Few city names carry such a clear picture, so a .miami address sets the scene before the page loads.
No US entity needed
A UK person or company can register in its own name, without an American address, company or agent.
Short names are realistic
Words and brand names that went years ago in .com are often still free with this ending.
Making an open city domain credible
Unlike some city endings, .miami has no local-connection rule. The registry describes it as open to anyone, regardless of where they live, and its ICANN agreement is a standard one without community restrictions. That makes it easy for a UK business to buy, but it also means the ending on its own doesn't prove you have a presence in the city.
Visitors will look for that proof on the page. If you have a Miami office, show its street address, local phone number and opening hours in Eastern Time. If you're a UK business selling to people heading there, say so plainly: a British agency marketing Florida villas is more convincing when it explains where it's based and how it works with local partners.
Choose a name that reads well to an American audience too. US spellings in the name, such as "center" rather than "centre", may match what local customers type. Keep it short enough to say aloud, and register the matching .com if it's free, so that people who guess the more familiar ending still reach you.
.miami pros and cons
Works well if
- You have an office, clients or an event in Miami
- You sell travel, property or experiences in South Florida
- The name you had in mind went years ago in .com
Look elsewhere if
- You want to reach the whole United States: a .com is what Americans type by default
- You need a sign of a US presence: .us requires a genuine US connection, so holding one says more
- Your business has nothing to do with the city: a general ending will age better
.miami compared with similar extensions
| Extension | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| .miami | Businesses and events tied to Miami | Open to anyone; no Florida address required. |
| .com | Reaching all of America and beyond | The default for US visitors, though good names are scarce. |
| .us | Organisations with a real US presence | America's country code, limited to people and businesses connected with the US. |
| .vegas | Las Vegas businesses and events | Another open American city ending. |
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.miami questions
Do I need a Florida address to buy a .miami?
No. Registration is open to people and organisations anywhere, with no residency or US business requirement. You just need accurate owner details, including an email address you'll confirm.
Why have I been asked to confirm my email after registering?
Because ICANN requires it. After you register a .miami or change its owner, we email you a confirmation link. Please respond promptly: if 15 days pass without confirmation, the domain has to be suspended until you do.
Will a .miami help me rank in American searches?
Not on its own. Google classes .miami as a generic top-level domain, so it doesn't target the US the way a country code would. Relevant content, a real local address and links from local sites matter far more.
Is a .miami renewal the same price as the first year?
No, it's higher. A .miami renews at £27.95 a year, and we send reminders before each renewal.
Can I use a .miami just for email?
Yes. You can point the domain's mail records at your email provider, or use our free mail forwarding, without building a website. A short .miami address works well on business cards for a team based in the city.
Sources: IANA .miami record · ICANN .miami registry agreement · ICANN Registration Data Policy · ICANN Transfer Policy · ICANN WHOIS Accuracy Program Specification
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