.us Domain — the official extension of the United States
The .us is the national identifier of the United States, one of the first ccTLDs on the internet. It signals American presence, local trust and access to the world's largest consumer market.
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About the .US domain
What is the .US domain?
To register a .us domain you must be a US citizen or permanent resident, or an entity (business, organisation or government) with a legal presence in the United States. Foreign companies with operations registered in the US also qualify.
Uses of .US
Who is the .US domain for?
These are the most common situations where .US is the ideal extension.
Businesses and freelancers with US activity
Any business with a legal presence in the United States that wants to reinforce its American identity with a low-cost extension and unambiguous geographic signal.
Local and state government bodies
Municipalities, counties, school districts and state agencies that use .us — often with subdomains like city.state.us — for their official digital services.
Businesses targeting exclusively the US market
Local delivery services, real estate agencies, law firms and physical stores with an online presence whose entire target audience is American.
Brand protection in the US market
International companies with US activity that register their .us to prevent third parties from using their brand name in that market.
Early-stage American startups
Entrepreneurs based in the US who want an affordable, recognisable domain for their validation phase, before investing in the definitive .com.
Projects targeting the US Hispanic community
Media, services and resources in Spanish for the Latino community in the United States, combining American identity with Spanish-language content.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .US domain
.US vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .US with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .us This page | US market | Legal presence in the US | $5.99/year |
| .com | Global market | None | $14.99/year |
| .net | Technology, infrastructure | None | $5.99/year |
| .co | Startups & global projects | None | $25.99/year |
| .io | Tech & startups | None | $58.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .US 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 .US domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .US domain
Who can register a .us domain?
US citizens and permanent residents can register a .us, as can entities (businesses, organisations, governments) with a legal presence in the United States. This includes subsidiaries of foreign companies registered in the US. Individuals or businesses with no connection to the United States cannot register one.
Can a non-US company register a .us domain?
Yes, if the company has a subsidiary, branch or is registered to operate legally in the United States. A foreign company with no ties to the US does not meet the requirements. If you have a legal US presence (for example, a US LLC), you can register without any issues.
Why is .us so little used if the US is such a large market?
The United States founded the internet and its companies adopted .com as the global standard long before other countries consolidated their ccTLDs. Unlike Spain (.es) or Germany (.de), where the ccTLD has a strong national identity, in the US .com became synonymous with web presence. The .us was relegated to local governments and is now experiencing a resurgence among businesses that value its low price and clear geographic signal.
Does .us offer any SEO advantage for US searches?
Google treats .us as a geotargetable ccTLD, meaning you can configure it in Google Search Console to target the US market specifically. This can be an advantage if your audience is exclusively American, as Google may favour it in searches from the US over a .com without geotargeting configured.
What is the difference between .us, .gov and .mil?
The .gov is reserved exclusively for federal, state and local government bodies in the United States, managed by CISA. The .mil is only for the US armed forces. The .us is the open extension for citizens, businesses and organisations with a legal presence in the US, without the restrictions of the other two.
Can I transfer my .us domain to miHosting?
Yes. Transferring a .us to miHosting has no additional management cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days. Make sure the domain does not have the transfer lock enabled before starting the process.
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