🛒 The Direct & Intuitive Address for Global Commerce

Buy & Register Your .shop Domain

A single word understood across the globe. The .shop extension delivers high purchase intent and unmistakable commercial identity for e-commerce brands and retailers.

Starting at $2.99/yearFree WHOIS Privacy IncludedInstant Setup
Free Lifetime WHOIS Privacy
High-Speed Anycast DNS
24/7 Expert Support
No Hidden Fees

Why Register a .shop Domain Extension?

Discover why thousands of modern businesses, developers, and global innovators choose .shop.

Universal Commercial Keyword

The word 'shop' is recognized in almost every country, instantly signaling to web visitors that you sell physical or digital goods.

High Conversion Intent

Attract shoppers who are ready to browse, add to cart, and purchase, improving your digital marketing ROI and conversion rates.

Clean Brand Names Without Hyphens

Say goodbye to awkward domains like 'buyyourbrand.com' — claim 'yourbrand.shop' for a clean, professional commercial storefront.

Seamless WooCommerce & Shopify Synergy

Easily point your .shop domain to WooCommerce on EskHosting NVMe servers, Shopify, or any custom e-commerce cart.

Full Generic gTLD SEO Strength

Google indexes .shop as a global generic top-level domain, ranking your store worldwide without regional constraints.

Free Lifetime WHOIS Privacy

Shield your personal and business contact details from public registries at zero extra charge.

.shop Domain Registration & Renewal Pricing

Straightforward pricing with zero hidden fees. All registrations include ICANN fees and free WHOIS privacy.

Domain Transfer

Move your .shop to EskHosting with zero downtime

$29.99 / transfer
  • +1 Year extension included
  • Zero website or email downtime
  • Free WHOIS privacy on transfer
  • Easy step-by-step transfer wizard
  • 24/7 transfer assistance
Transfer .shop Domain

Annual Renewal

Lock in reliable renewal rates with no surprises

$29.99 / year
  • Predictable annual pricing
  • Automated renewal protection
  • 30-Day grace period guarantee
  • Free privacy stays free forever
  • Multi-year renewals available
Manage Renewals

Everything Included with Every .shop Domain

We never nickel-and-dime you for essential domain utilities. All the enterprise-grade tools you need come standard.

Free Lifetime WHOIS Privacy

Mask your real name, personal address, phone number, and email from public WHOIS directories. Stop spam and scrapers without paying an extra dime.

High-Performance Anycast DNS

Manage A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, and CAA records directly in our control panel. Powered by global Anycast DNS nodes for near-instant resolution worldwide.

Free Domain & URL Forwarding

Redirect your visitors to any target URL, social media page, or existing website with 301 (Permanent) or 302 (Temporary) redirects at no additional cost.

Free Email Forwarding

Create custom professional email addresses (e.g., hello@yourbrand.shop) and automatically forward incoming messages straight to your personal Gmail or Outlook inbox.

Registrar Lock & Theft Protection

Prevent unauthorized domain transfers and hijacking with automated domain locking. Unlock only when you explicitly verify via two-factor authentication.

24/7 Human Technical Support

Need help configuring nameservers, setting up DNSSEC, or linking your domain to hosting? Our expert engineers are available 24/7/365 via ticket and live chat.

How to Register a .shop Domain in 3 Steps

Getting your dream .shop domain online takes less than 2 minutes from search to activation.

1

Search Your Name

Use our real-time domain availability search to check if your desired .shop name is available for registration.

2

Choose Add-Ons & Term

Select your registration term. Enjoy automatic free WHOIS privacy and optionally bundle with high-speed NVMe hosting.

3

Instant Activation

Complete checkout with secure payment. Your .shop domain is instantly registered and ready to point to your website and email.

.shop Domain Technical Information

Full registry rules, character allowances, and lifecycle details for the .shop top-level domain.

Registry OperatorGMO Registry, Inc.
Launch Year2016
Registration Period1 to 10 Years
Character Length1 to 63 alphanumeric characters
Allowed CharactersLetters (a–z), numbers (0–9), hyphens (-) (cannot start or end with a hyphen)
IDN Support (Internationalized)Supported
WHOIS Privacy ProtectionSupported & 100% Free Lifetime Privacy
DNSSEC SupportSupported
Renewal Grace Period30 Days
Redemption Grace Period30 Days
Transfer Lock Period60 Days post-registration
Registration EligibilityUnrestricted (Available to all retailers and individuals globally)

Frequently Asked Questions About .shop Domains

Everything you need to know about purchasing, managing, and transferring your .shop domain name.

.shop is one of the most intuitive domain extensions for commerce. It tells shoppers immediately that your website is an active retail store ready to take orders.
Yes! You can bundle your .shop domain with our optimized LiteSpeed NVMe WooCommerce hosting for high-speed checkout and 99.99% uptime.
Yes! Google treats .shop as a standard generic top-level domain (gTLD). Your store will rank based on site performance, quality products, user reviews, and SEO best practices.
Yes! Lifetime WHOIS ID protection is included 100% free with all .shop registrations at EskHosting.
Yes. Simply unlock the domain at your current registrar, obtain the EPP authorization code, and enter it on our transfer page for a smooth transition.
Yes! Many brick-and-mortar boutiques, bakeries, and retail stores use a .shop domain to showcase inventory and accept click-and-collect orders.
You can register a .shop domain for 1 to 10 years at a time with automated renewal safeguards.
None. Any person, startup, or company worldwide can register a .shop domain name immediately.

Ready to Claim Your .shop Domain?

Your dream online brand begins with the right domain name. Register your .shop with EskHosting today and enjoy instant activation, free lifetime WHOIS privacy, and 24/7 technical support.