When should you choose a .US domain?
The .US domain is particularly well suited for projects with a presence, activity, or target audience in the United States. It clearly signals a U.S.-based focus.
U.S.-based businesses and organizations
The .US domain is ideal for businesses, self-employed professionals, or organizations established in the United States. It strengthens local credibility and clearly indicates that the activity is tied to the U.S. market.
Projects targeting the U.S. market
If your website, service, or online store primarily targets an American audience, using a .US domain can improve local recognition and relevance for that market.
Institutional or community initiatives
Institutions, community organizations, or projects with a civic or informational purpose related to the United States can benefit from a .US domain to reflect their mission and territorial scope.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .US domain, as defined by the registry and applicable rules.
Technical characteristics of the .US domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .US |
| TLD type | Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD — United States) |
| Registry | Registry Services, LLC |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Grace period | 35 days |
| Redemption period | 30 days |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 13 |
| IDN support | Yes (Internationalized Domain Names) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; 5-day transfer period |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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