People and brands named KimFixed price $20.99/yearNo restrictions

.kim domain — the short extension for the name Kim and personal brands

.kim is a short, generic extension, popular among people and brands named Kim, as well as any project looking for a brief, versatile domain.

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2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$20.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .KIM domain

What is the .KIM domain?

The .kim is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Identity Digital. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. Although it's a completely generic extension with no usage restrictions, its brevity and coincidence with the given name and surname 'Kim' (very common in Korea and also used as a first name in many countries) have made it popular for personal brands, blogs and projects of people with that name. No restrictions. Fixed price $20.99/year.
Extension .KIM
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Identity Digital
Restrictions None
Registration $20.99/year
Renewal $20.99/year

Uses of .KIM

Who is the .KIM domain for?

These are the most common situations where .KIM is the ideal extension.

Personal brands of people named Kim

Professionals, content creators and influencers named Kim looking for a direct domain.

Personal blogs and portfolios

Personal blogs and professional portfolios looking for a short, memorable domain.

Creative projects with short naming

Artistic and creative projects looking for short domains for catchy names.

Startups with concise naming

Startups looking for a short extension to complement a concise brand name.

Projects linked to Korean culture

Content, fashion or Korean gastronomy projects leveraging the association with the surname Kim.

Any project looking for a short domain

Any brand or project valuing domain brevity over a specific meaning.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .KIM domain

my.kimgo.kimthe.kimreal.kimofficial.kimteam.kimpro.kimstudio.kim

.KIM vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .KIM with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.kim This page Personal brands and short projects No restrictions $20.99/year
.me Personal brands in general None Contact us
.name Personal names None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .KIM domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .KIM domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .KIM domain

Does .kim have fixed registration and renewal pricing?

Yes. .kim maintains the same price of $20.99/year for both initial registration and renewals.

Do I need to be named Kim to register this domain?

No. .kim has no registration restrictions — it's a completely generic extension that anyone or any company can use, regardless of their name or connection to Korea.

Is .kim suitable for a personal brand?

Yes, especially if your first or last name is Kim — name.kim is direct and memorable. It's also a good option for any personal brand looking for a short domain, regardless of name.

Are my.kim or official.kim good domains?

Yes. my.kim for a generic personal brand. official.kim for verified official channels of a public figure. studio.kim for creative studios with concise naming.

Does .kim rank well in Google?

Google treats .kim like any gTLD. Ranking depends on content, domain authority and relevance — not the chosen extension.

Can I transfer my .kim domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .kim domain is a short, versatile extension — managed by Identity Digital since 2014 at a fixed price of $20.99/year for registration and renewal. With no usage restrictions, it's popular among people and brands named Kim, personal blogs and any creative project looking for a brief domain. my.kim, official.kim, studio.kim — names that leverage the extension's brevity. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .kim domain at miHosting costs $20.99/year with managed DNS and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting so your personal brand has the digital presence it needs.