Brand TLD

.GODADDY domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: GoDaddy Registry Others

Quick answer

.godaddy is a brand TLD run by GoDaddy Registry. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .godaddy name from any registrar. The .godaddy extension is owned by GoDaddy, the large American domain registrar and hosting company. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM

0 daysTRANSFER LOCK

YesAUTH CODE

YesWHOIS PRIVACY

TypeBrand TLD

RegistryGoDaddy Registry

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .godaddy?

The .godaddy extension is owned by GoDaddy, the large American domain registrar and hosting company. A quick fact: GoDaddy also owns GoDaddy Registry, which runs many open extensions such as .club and .miami.

This extension is not available for public registration. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .godaddy is and choose a similar extension that is open.

Here is how it looks in real life. You cannot buy this one, but a hosting reseller can use an open extension such as .host or .hosting.

Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .godaddy

!Public registrationNot available

✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .godaddy

Full .GODADDY policy terms →

Registration

.godaddy is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .godaddy. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .godaddy is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.godaddy vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.godaddy	Ask for price	Ask for price	Closed
.com	Rs 3,864	Rs 4,038	Open
.com.pk	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,500	Open
.net	Rs 5,686	Rs 7,065	Open

Did you know

GoDaddy also owns GoDaddy Registry, which runs many open extensions such as .club and .miami.

08 / FAQ

.godaddy questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .godaddy domain?

No. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .godaddy?

GoDaddy Registry operates .godaddy. The .godaddy extension is owned by GoDaddy, the large American domain registrar and hosting company.

Why does DomainWalay show .godaddy if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .godaddy and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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