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.host Domain Registration India
Quick answer
.host is an open generic top-level domain run by Radix Technologies Inc., live since May 2014 and DNSSEC-signed. WebJi® charges ₹10,435 for the first year and ₹12,419 a year to renew, before 18% GST. It suits hosting resellers, game-server operators and MSPs, and also event or podcast hosts building a personal brand.
For Indian hosting resellers, game-server communities, managed-IT firms and professional event hosts deciding whether .host is worth its premium price.
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INR billing
- Registration
- ₹10,435/yr
- Renewal
- ₹12,419/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 .host domain?
.host is a generic top-level domain operated by Radix Technologies Inc. Services Cayman Limited, the registry group behind .tech, .online, .store and .website. IANA lists it as delegated since 31 May 2014, first to DotHost Inc. It moved to Radix FZC on 25 August 2021 and to Radix Technologies Inc. on 7 February 2024. The zone is DNSSEC-signed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 27 May 2014 | Delegation report approves DotHost Inc. as sponsor |
| 31 May 2014 | .host goes live in the root zone |
| 25 August 2021 | Management transferred to Radix FZC |
| 7 February 2024 | Management transferred to Radix Technologies Inc. |
| Today | Open gTLD, DS record published, Latin script |
Who uses a .host domain in India?
.host attracts two very different groups: infrastructure sellers who host websites, servers and game worlds, and people whose job title is literally “host”. The first group wants a name that says “we run servers”; the second wants a personal brand for events and shows.
Game-server operators
Minecraft or CS2 community servers with a join address like play.clanname.host.
Managed-IT and MSP firms
Client portals, status pages and server dashboards.
Event anchors and emcees
Wedding sangeet and corporate-event hosts showing reels and booking dates.
Podcast and show hosts
A personal hub for episodes, guests and sponsorship enquiries.
Homestay and rental hosts
A direct-booking page outside the listing platforms.
How much does a .host domain cost?
WebJi® sells .host at ₹10,435 for the first year and ₹12,419 for each renewal year, before 18% GST. Three years cost ₹35,273 before tax (₹10,435 + 2 × ₹12,419). For most resellers that is more than a year of the hosting plan itself, so treat it as a brand decision.
| Extension | Registration (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Three years (₹) | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .host | 10,435 | 12,419 | 35,273 | Radix |
| .tech | 4,400 | 4,400 | 13,200 | Radix |
| .website | 2,861 | 3,037 | 8,935 | Radix |
| .in | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 | NIXI |
WebJi® billing prices read 14 November 2026. Radix sets premium tiers on many short .host words; the quote is shown before payment and premium names renew at their tier. Register a .host name →
Are there rules on who can register .host?
No eligibility rules apply: .host is open to individuals and companies anywhere, with no requirement to actually run a hosting business. The registry follows the first-come, first-served model common to Radix extensions.
Infrastructure domains attract abuse, so Radix’s anti-abuse policy is actively enforced: names used for phishing kits, malware distribution or spam relays can be suspended. If you host other people’s sites, publish an abuse contact and act on reports quickly — it protects your domain as well as your IP reputation.
.host vs .tech, .website and .in for a hosting brand
Choose .host when the name must say “hosting” in two syllables and you can carry a ₹12,419 renewal; choose .tech or .in when price matters more than the exact word. The extension does not affect rankings or email deliverability on its own.
- .host — the most specific signal for server and hosting businesses.
- .tech — broader technology brand, flat ₹4,400 renewal.
- .website — fits web-design agencies more than server sellers.
- .in — cheapest Indian identity; keep it as the main site and redirect .host to it if you buy both.
Running a hosting business on a .host domain
A .host brand still needs real infrastructure behind it, and WebJi® can supply that layer white-label. Reseller hosting from ₹4,000 a year lets an agency sell cPanel accounts under its own name, a VPS from ₹499 a month suits game or app servers, and domain reselling lets you add names to the bundle. Other technology extensions are on domain registration in India.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is the registry for .host?
Radix Technologies Inc. Services Cayman Limited, according to IANA. Radix took over from the original sponsor, DotHost Inc., through transfers in 2021 and 2024, and also runs .tech, .online, .site and .store.
Why is .host more expensive than .tech?
The registry sets a higher wholesale price for .host. At WebJi® it renews at ₹12,419 a year against ₹4,400 for .tech, both before 18% GST, so the difference adds up to about ₹8,000 every year.
Can I use a .host domain for game-server connection addresses?
Yes. Create an A record or an SRV record, such as play.yourclan.host, pointing to the server IP. Minecraft and many other games accept a hostname, so players never need the raw IP.
What does a .host domain cost for five years?
₹60,111 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹10,435 for year one plus four renewals at ₹12,419. Premium-tier names cost more and are quoted before payment.
Is .host DNSSEC-signed?
Yes. IANA lists a DS record for the .host zone, so a hosting brand can sign its own domain and protect customer-facing records such as panel and webmail hostnames.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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