.giving Domain
.giving was registered with IANA on 11 June 2015, originally delegated to Giving Limited and transferred to Public Interest Registry (PIR) — the same operator as .org — in October 2022. It has 3,399 registered domains, with Namecheap and GoDaddy together accounting for over half the market.
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About the .GIVING domain
What is the .GIVING domain?
Uses of .GIVING
Who is the .GIVING domain for?
These are the most common situations where .GIVING is the ideal extension.
Fundraising and donation campaigns
The most direct use: campaigns focused on raising funds for social causes.
NGOs and foundations
Nonprofit organizations highlighting their fundraising side.
Giving days like Giving Tuesday
Sites linked to specific charitable-giving days.
Educational crowdfunding campaigns
Fundraising initiatives for educational projects or scholarships.
International cooperation and humanitarian aid
Organizations focused on aid and development cooperation projects.
Religious or community donation platforms
Spaces for managing donations within religious or neighborhood communities.
.GIVING vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .GIVING with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .giving This page | Donation and fundraising campaigns | None formal | Contact us |
| .org | Nonprofit organizations in general | None formal | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .charity | Charitable entities specifically | None formal | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .GIVING domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .GIVING domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .GIVING domain
Who manages the .giving domain?
Public Interest Registry (PIR), the same operator as .org, since October 2022. It was previously under Giving Limited since its IANA registration in June 2015.
Why do Namecheap and GoDaddy hold such a large share of .giving?
Together they exceed 52% of the total market, an unusually high concentration in just two registrars compared to other similar extensions.
Are there restrictions on registering a .giving domain?
No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove NGO status.
What's the difference between .giving and .charity?
Both are tied to charitable causes, but .giving focuses more specifically on the act of donating and fundraising.
How much does a .giving domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.
Can I register my .giving domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.
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