.dev
Domain Information
Domain Name
.dev
Registration Date
2014-11-20
Updated Date
2025-04-11
Type
generic
Organisation
Name
Charleston Road Registry Inc.
Address
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View CA 94043
Country
United States of America (the)
Administrative Contact
Name
TLD Admin
Organization
Google Inc.
Address
111 8th Avenue, New York NY 10011
Country
United States of America (the)
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+1 404 978 8419
Fax
+1 650 492 5631
Technical Contact
Name
TLD Engineering
Organization
Google Inc.
Address
76 Ninth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York NY 10011
Country
United States of America (the)
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+1 404 978 8419
Fax
+1 650 492 5631
Registry Information
URL for registration
https://www.registry.google
RDAP Server
https://pubapi.registry.google/rdap/
Reserved Second-Level Domains
About .dev
The .dev domain is a Google-operated gTLD targeting developers and the development community. Like .app, it enforces HTTPS by default. It's a natural fit for developer portfolios, open-source projects, and developer tools.
History of .dev
Launched by Google in 2019, .dev quickly gained traction in the developer community. It is also HSTS preloaded, requiring HTTPS for all websites. The registry is operated by Google Registry.
Who Uses .dev?
Ideal for:
- Developer personal portfolios
- Open source project pages
- Developer tools and libraries
- Tech blogs targeting developers
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Registration Requirements
Open to anyone. HTTPS required. Cost: approximately $12–$18/year.