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TOOLS TLD ENCYCLOPEDIA
Register .tools
For developer tools, online utilities, hardware-tool brands, and any product positioned as a tool. Plain-spoken, descriptive, instantly understood.
Register $43.00/yr
Transfer $43.00
Renew $43.00
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★ DOSSIER · TOOLS ★
What is .tools?
For developer tools, online utilities, hardware brands, and makers' products. Wide enough to cover code, hand tools, and SaaS utilities.
★ Mission log · Interesting facts
- .tools was one of the first new gTLDs from the 2013 launch wave.
- Self-describing TLDs — .tools, .services, .systems, .software — form an Identity Digital category family.
- Many indie developer-utility sites use .tools as a way to make their function readable from the URL.
★ ADOPTION RECORDS ★
Who uses .tools
★ Notable transmissions
- Sites.tools
- Developer utility brands
- Online generators
- SaaS dev-tool startups
- Hardware tool brands
- Maker communities
★ Sectors of operation
- Developer tools
- SaaS utilities
- Hardware tools
- Maker brands
- Online generators
- Open-source tooling
★ MISSION MODULES ★
Great products for .tools
Pair your .tools with any of the tools in the Rocket Domains suite — DNS, hosting, secure email, workspaces, and more.
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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 .tools 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.
$43.00 · first 1 year -
02
Active period
Your domain is fully active. Renew anytime up to expiry — no penalty, no downtime.
$43.00 · 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 $52.00 -
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 .tools
✓ Open to all earthlings
Anyone, anywhere on Earth can register — no ID checks, no business requirements.
★ FREE WITH EVERY DOMAIN ★
What ships with your .tools
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 .tools 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 ★
.tools FAQs
The most-asked questions from earthlings, answered.
Is .tools just for software tools?
No — the TLD covers any kind of tool, including hardware brands, online generators, and physical maker products.
How does it compare to .dev?
.dev is identity-focused (`I am a developer`); .tools is product-focused (`This is a tool`). They complement each other.
Ready to claim your .tools?
From $43.00/yr, with free email, planetary DNS, and privacy included. No surprises, no upsells, no fuel required.