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layout: article
title: Register a domain
description: Search for available domain names and register them through Appwrite with transparent pricing and organization billing.
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You can register domain names directly from the Appwrite Console. Appwrite is the registrar for these domains: registration, renewal, and billing run through your organization.

This guide walks you through search, checkout, and payment.

# Search {% #search %}

1. In your organization, open **Domains**.
2. Click **Buy domain**.
3. Enter a name in the search field.

The wizard shows suggestions across many TLDs (for example `.com`, `.io`, `.dev`, `.app`). Prices load as results appear. Each result indicates whether the name is available, the registration price, the registration period, and whether the name is **premium** (higher registry pricing).

See [Pricing](/docs/products/domains/pricing) for premium names, registration periods, and how quotes work.

{% info title="Registration period" %}
Most TLDs register for one year by default. Some TLDs require a longer minimum period (for example `.ai` registers for two years). The checkout summary shows the exact period and total before you pay.
{% /info %}

You can search with or without a TLD:

- `myapp` suggests `myapp.com`, `myapp.io`, and other supported TLDs.
- `myapp.io` focuses pricing on the `.io` extension.

# Checkout {% #checkout %}

When you select an available domain, continue to checkout and provide:

| Field | Purpose |
|-------|---------|
| Registrant first and last name | WHOIS / registry contact |
| Email and phone | Registry contact and notifications |
| Company name (optional) | Organization registrant details |
| Billing address | Invoice and tax details |
| Payment method | Card on file for registration and renewals |

The order summary shows the registration charge, registration period, and estimated renewal price for the same period where available.

# Complete payment {% #complete-payment %}

Registration is charged immediately. If your card requires additional authentication (3D Secure), complete the verification step in the payment modal.

When payment succeeds:

1. Appwrite submits the registration.
2. You are redirected to the new domain's detail page.
3. The domain appears in your organization's domain list with registrar **Appwrite**.

If payment fails or registration cannot be completed, you can retry from the buy flow. No domain is added until registration succeeds.

{% info title="Premium domains" %}
Premium names are offered at registry premium pricing. The checkout summary marks premium domains before you confirm payment.
{% /info %}

# After registration {% #after-registration %}

Appwrite-registered domains:

- Use Appwrite nameservers automatically.
- Show **Verified** once DNS is active.
- Support [auto-renewal](/docs/products/domains/renewal) from domain settings.
- Can be [transferred out](/docs/products/domains/transfer#transfer-out) with an authorization code.

Configure [DNS records](/docs/products/domains/dns) on the **Records** tab using [Manage DNS records](/docs/products/domains/manage-dns), then [connect to products](/docs/products/domains/connect).

If your organization reaches its [domain plan limit](/docs/products/domains/registration#plan-limits), registration is disabled until you delete a domain or upgrade your plan.