Register a .dad Domain
.dad gives websites a more specific identity than a broad classic extension. It works well for community projects, campaigns, landing pages, and brands that want their domain to communicate purpose immediately.
A .dad identity customers recognize
.dad gives websites a more specific identity than a broad classic extension. It works well for community projects, campaigns, landing pages, and brands that want their domain to communicate purpose immediately.
SoxDomains helps you confirm availability, prepare any required registration details, and connect the domain to DNS, hosting, email, and security services.
Recommended uses for .dad
- Community Domains websites
- Community Domains services
- Community Domains campaigns
- professional email
Your .dad domain in four clear steps
Start with the name. Add only the services you need, then complete one secure checkout.
Find a domain
Search for the .dad name that fits your business, product, or project.
Add to cart
Choose your registration term and submit the registrant details.
Add services
Pair the domain with hosting, SSL, or professional email.
Pay and launch
Complete payment and manage DNS, renewal, and transfer settings from SoxDomains.
Turn your domain into a working business
A domain is the address. Add the essentials to make it secure, fast, and ready for customers.
Web Hosting
Publish your site with managed hosting and connect your .dad domain in one account.
View hostingSSL Certificate
Protect visitor data, enable HTTPS, and give customers a safer browsing experience.
View SSLBusiness Email
Use an address at your own domain to keep every customer conversation on brand.
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.dad domain pricing
Compare the main domain services first, then review required local-presence services and optional account features.
| Service | Price | Billing | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RegistrationStart here | $21.86/yr | per year | New domain registration |
| Renewal | $21.86/yr | per year | Renew before expiration |
| Transfer | $21.86 | One time | Authorization code may be required |
| Included management features | |||
| DNS management | Included | Account feature | Manage records and nameservers |
| WHOIS privacy | Not available | 1 year | Not automatically available for this extension |
Registration Requirements
Each registry sets its own rules. These are the main items to understand before submitting your .dad domain.
We help with the details. Our team reviews your information before it is sent for registration or transfer.
Open registration
Most generic domains are available to individuals and businesses worldwide.
Premium names
Short, reserved, or high-demand names may carry premium registry pricing.
DNS setup
Connect hosting, email, forwarding, DNSSEC, and other records from your control panel.
Transfer authorization
Existing domains usually require an authorization code and current owner approval.
About the .dad registry setup
Use this data as a planning guide. Final registry rules, eligibility, premium pricing, and transfer behavior are confirmed during order processing.
- TLD
- .dad
- Type
- New gTLD
- Registration
- $21.86 / yr
- Renewal
- $21.86 / yr
- Transfer
- $21.86 / yr
- Domain Length
- 2–63 characters
- Registration Periods
- 1–10 years
- IDN Support
- Not supported
- Private Registration
- Available for this extension; not currently enabled
- Public Requirements
- Additional registration requirements apply View requirements
- Time to Register
- Instant
- Trustee / Proxy Service
- Not usually required
- Individuals Can Register
- Yes
- Businesses Can Register
- Yes
- Registry
- Google Registry
- Information Updated
- Provisional guide
- IANA Record
- View the IANA record
Provisional guide; final registry rules are confirmed before the order is processed.
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.dad Domain FAQ
Common questions before registering this domain name.
.dad domain names are available for 1-10 years.
The domain registration time frame for .dad during general availability is Instant.
.dad Domain Names must: have minimum of 2 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.dad); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.dad).
DNSSEC is available for .dad domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .dad domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.
Trustee Service is not available for .dad extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Yes. You can activate Private Registration when registering a new .dad domain.
In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires.
.dad gives websites a more specific identity than a broad classic extension. It works well for community projects, campaigns, landing pages, and brands that want their domain to communicate purpose immediately.
.dad suits organizations, professionals and projects whose purpose matches the meaning and audience of this extension.
Usually, yes. A transfer may require an authorization code, owner approval and continued compliance with the registry rules.
Yes. You can point DNS records to your website, email service, hosting platform or forwarding destination.
Search for the name you want, confirm availability and complete the order. If special requirements apply, SoxDomains can review them before submission.
Confirm the eligibility, documents, minimum term and any local-presence requirement shown on the extension page. Final rules belong to the registry and are validated during processing.
Yes. After activation, you can configure supported records to connect websites, email and other services. Some registries impose special nameserver requirements.
Try a clear variation of your brand or compare another extension suited to the same audience. A WHOIS or RDAP lookup can also confirm the name's current status.
No. Domain registration does not replace a trademark search or grant rights over another party's name. Check for potential conflicts before using it commercially.
Yes. We can help identify known requirements, documents and additional services before submitting the registration. Final approval always remains with the applicable registry.