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DEV TLD ENCYCLOPEDIA
Register .dev
Launched by Google in 2019, .dev was the first TLD to require HTTPS for every single domain via HSTS preloading. Pure developer territory.
Register $15.00/yr
Transfer $26.00
Renew $26.00
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★ DOSSIER · DEV ★
What is .dev?
For developers, software, tools, and engineering teams. Mandatory HSTS preloading means every .dev domain only loads over HTTPS — there's no insecure HTTP version, ever.
★ Mission log · Interesting facts
- .dev was actually owned internally by Google for years before launch — many engineers used dev.google.com and similar as internal-only addresses.
- Every .dev is HSTS-preloaded by default, meaning browsers will refuse to load HTTP versions even on first visit.
- Google reserved many high-value generic terms (api.dev, learn.dev, etc.) for community use.
- Some .dev names have sold in the secondary market for $10,000+, particularly short two- or three-letter combinations.
- The launch in 2019 was Google's biggest TLD release after .app and .page — explicitly aimed at the engineering community.
★ ADOPTION RECORDS ★
Who uses .dev
★ Notable transmissions
- web.dev (Google's web platform docs)
- chrome.dev
- tensorflow.dev
- Stripe.dev
- Bun.dev
- Deno.dev
- vercel.dev
- Netlify's netlify.dev
★ Sectors of operation
- Software development
- DevOps
- Open-source
- Tech education
- API platforms
- Developer relations
★ MISSION MODULES ★
Great products for .dev
Pair your .dev with any of the tools in the Rocket Domains suite — DNS, hosting, secure email, workspaces, and more.
Cloud
Planetary Cloud
Fast, secure global cloud hosting with WordPress, SSL, CDN and backups.
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Private work
Space Email
Secure mail, calendar, drive, meet and collaboration for cosmic professionals.
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Free starter
Orbit Email
Free mail included with eligible domain registration, transfer or web hosting.
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★ MISSION DURATION ★
The .dev lifecycle
From registration to expiry — and the recovery windows if you miss a renewal.
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01
Registration
1 year minimum. Renewable up to 10 years for most TLDs. Lock in early for budget certainty.
$15.00 · first 1 year -
02
Active period
Your domain is fully active. Renew anytime up to expiry — no penalty, no downtime.
$26.00 · per 1 year renewal -
03
Grace period
If you miss the renewal date, your domain still works during the grace period. You can renew at the normal price — no extra fees.
30 days -
04
Redemption period
If grace expires too, you can still recover the name — but pay a redemption (restore) fee. After this window, the domain is gone.
30 days · restore fee $112.00 -
05
Release
After all recovery windows close, the name returns to the public pool and anyone can register it again.
Anyone can register
★ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ★
Who can register .dev
✓ Open to all earthlings
Open globally. Mandatory HTTPS via HSTS preloading.
★ FREE WITH EVERY DOMAIN ★
What ships with your .dev
Every domain at Rocket Domains comes bundled with the essentials for getting online — included at no extra cost.
Premium Global Planetary DNS
Anycast DNS network with DDoS protection — 100% uptime SLA.
Mailbox
Custom email address at your own domain.
Calendar
Shared calendars with scheduling and invites.
Contacts
Address book that syncs across devices.
Email Forwarding
Route mail from your domain to any existing inbox.
Domain Forwarding
Send visitors from any domain to any URL.
COMS Interactive Website
Free tier — no-code site builder ships with every domain.
DNSSEC
Cryptographic DNS signing to prevent domain hijacking.
★ FREE WITH PLANETARY CLOUD ★
Add hosting, unlock more
Add Planetary Cloud hosting and your .dev picks up another layer of premium tools — included.
Premium Speed
Google Cloud-grade infrastructure with intelligent caching.
Security & SEO Tools
WAF, malware scanning, daily backups, and built-in SEO toolkit.
Free Migration
White-glove migration from any host — included with hosting.
USA Directory Listing
Free listing on usa.directory — local discovery for US visitors.
Planetary CDN
Edge caching across 100+ global locations for fastest delivery.
Automatic Daily Backups
Restorable snapshots of your full site, retained for 30 days.
Free SSL Certificate
Auto-issued and auto-renewed Let's Encrypt SSL.
Analytics & Reporting
Visitor insights, performance metrics, and uptime monitoring.
★ FREQUENT TRANSMISSIONS ★
.dev FAQs
The most-asked questions from earthlings, answered.
Why is HTTPS mandatory for .dev?
Google added the entire .dev TLD to the HSTS preload list at launch — browsers refuse HTTP for any .dev domain. This made .dev the first TLD where insecure traffic is structurally impossible.
Do I need to install an SSL certificate for .dev to work?
Yes. Without HTTPS your site won't load at all. Rocket Domains includes free Let's Encrypt SSL on every hosting plan, auto-renewed.
Can I host email on .dev?
Yes — email is independent of HTTPS. Your MX records work as normal. Space Email comes free with every .dev registration.
Is .dev good for personal portfolios?
Excellent. Developers, engineers, and tech writers regularly choose .dev for portfolios because the extension signals technical credibility.
Will my browser cache HSTS for .dev forever?
The preload list is built into the browser binary itself — it cannot be cleared with normal cache controls. That's the security feature.
Ready to claim your .dev?
From $15.00/yr, with free email, planetary DNS, and privacy included. No surprises, no upsells, no fuel required.