.codes Domain Registration India
.codes is an open generic top-level domain run by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital), delegated in December 2013. WebJi® registers it at ₹9,471 for the first year and ₹11,374 per renewal, before 18% GST. It suits coding classes, developer portfolios and code-lookup or promo-code sites where the exact word justifies the price.
For coding schools, freelance developers, open-source projects and code-lookup publishers comparing .codes with .tech, .technology, .app and .dev.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹9,471/yr
- Renewal
- ₹11,374/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .codes domain?
.codes is an open generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital, delegated by IANA on 28 December 2013. It was first assigned to Puff Willow, LLC and moved to Binky Moon in the 2018 transfer that covered .academy and 195 other extensions. The zone carries a secure DNSSEC delegation.
The registry pitches .codes to software and web developers, IT companies, technology R&D teams, coding hobbyists and coding classes or camps. The plural also lets it cover other kinds of code — promo codes, product codes and classification codes.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic top-level domain, open to anyone |
| Registry manager | Binky Moon, LLC (c/o Identity Digital Inc., Bellevue, WA) |
| Delegated | 28 December 2013, first to Puff Willow, LLC |
| DNSSEC | Signed (secure delegation) |
| HTTPS | Not forced by the registry, unlike .dev and .app |
| Name length | 2–63 characters: letters, digits, inner hyphens |
Who registers .codes in India?
Indian .codes buyers fall into two groups: people who write code, and businesses whose product is a list of codes. Both get an address that explains the site in one word.
| Buyer | Example | Why .codes |
|---|---|---|
| Kids’ coding class or bootcamp | junior.codes | Parents see “coding” before they click |
| Freelance developer or agency | yourname.codes | Portfolio and GitHub link on one short name |
| Open-source or developer-tools project | projectname.codes | Docs site that reads like a tool |
| Coupon and deals publisher | festive.codes | Promo-code pages for Indian sale seasons |
| Exporter or GST reference site | hsn.codes | HSN and customs code lookups |
How much does a .codes domain cost in India?
.codes costs ₹9,471 for the first year and ₹11,374 per renewal at WebJi®, before 18% GST; three years come to ₹32,219. That is several times the price of other developer endings, so the name itself has to be worth it.
| Extension | Year 1 | Renewal | 5-year cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .codes | ₹9,471 | ₹11,374 | ₹54,967 | Identity Digital, no HTTPS rule |
| .tech | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹22,000 | Flat renewal |
| .technology | ₹1,815 | ₹2,205 | ₹10,635 | Same registry family as .codes |
| .app | ₹1,470 | ₹1,500 | ₹7,470 | Google Registry, HTTPS-only |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 | India’s national ending |
Five-year cost = first year + four renewals. Prices from WebJi® billing, read on 4 November 2026. Register a .codes →
Are there any rules for registering .codes?
No eligibility rules apply: .codes is first come, first served for individuals and organisations anywhere, with no documents. The registry asks for accurate contact data and a working email for verification and renewal notices.
- Premium labels: short words such as single programming terms are often registry premiums, priced and renewed above ₹11,374.
- Coupon sites: use the brand names of stores only as your affiliate terms allow; trademark complaints follow ICANN’s UDRP.
- Privacy: WHOIS privacy can hide personal contacts where the registry permits it.
.codes vs .dev, .app and .tech for a developer
Choose .codes when the exact word you want is free there and the brand will be printed on courses, merchandise or talks; otherwise .tech, .technology or .app give a technical signal for far less. .dev and .app are on the HSTS preload list, so every site on them must serve HTTPS; .codes leaves that choice to you, which matters for quick prototypes. No ending changes Google rankings. If you teach coding, the cheaper .education or a .dev may read just as well.
Pointing a .codes name at your project
A .codes domain can point at any host: a static docs site, a Git-based page host or your own server, using A, AAAA or CNAME records. PHP or Node apps run on shared hosting, and the DNS records guide explains which record to add. Moving an existing .codes name in uses an auth code — see domain transfer — and the full range is on domain registration in India.
Frequently asked questions
Who operates .codes?
Binky Moon, LLC, an Identity Digital company in Bellevue, Washington, according to IANA. The extension started with Puff Willow, LLC in December 2013 and moved to Binky Moon in March 2018.
Does a .codes site need HTTPS like .dev?
No. .codes is not on the HSTS preload list, so browsers will load it over plain HTTP. You should still install a free SSL certificate, because browsers mark HTTP pages as not secure.
What does .codes cost over five years?
₹54,967 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹9,471 for the first year plus four renewals at ₹11,374. Five years of .app cost ₹7,470 for comparison.
Can a coupon or deals site use .codes?
Yes. The registry allows any lawful use, and “codes” reads naturally for promo-code pages. Avoid putting a store’s trademark in the domain itself, because that invites a UDRP complaint.
Is .codes signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. IANA lists a secure delegation for .codes, so you can sign your own name once your DNS host supports DNSSEC.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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