.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)
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)
Phone +1 404 978 8419
Fax +1 650 492 5631

Registry Information

URL for registration https://www.registry.google
WHOIS Server
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

Registration Requirements

Open to anyone. HTTPS required. Cost: approximately $12–$18/year.