.shop Domain Registration
.shop is an open generic top-level domain for selling, run by GMO Registry of Tokyo since 2016, with more than 3.9 million names registered. Anyone can buy one without a GST number. WebJi® quotes the INR registration and renewal for your exact name before payment, plus 18% GST; premium words cost more.
For Indian handicraft makers, D2C brands, home businesses and retailers who want the word shop in their store address.
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- Live
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- 1–10 yrs
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- 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 .shop domain?
.shop is an open generic top-level domain for selling, managed by GMO Registry, Inc. of Tokyo and delegated in the root on 23 May 2016. The registry’s own site, get.shop, reported more than 3.9 million registered names when read on 4 November 2026, which makes it one of the larger commerce-specific extensions.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic top-level domain, no eligibility test |
| Registry manager | GMO Registry, Inc., Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Delegated | 23 May 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed (secure delegation) |
| Lookup | whois.nic.shop; RDAP at rdap.gmoregistry.net |
| Label | Up to 63 characters; letters, digits, hyphens; no emoji |
| Scripts | Internationalised names in 12 scripts, per the registry |
Which Indian sellers register a .shop name?
.shop suits Indian sellers whose whole site is a catalogue and a cart: handloom and handicraft makers, Instagram-first brands, home food businesses and neighbourhood retailers adding delivery. The ending tells a shopper there is something to buy before the page opens.
| Seller | Example name | What the address says |
|---|---|---|
| Surat saree and dress-material trader | suratsarees.shop | Category and city in one short name |
| Jaipur blue-pottery workshop | bluepottery.shop | The craft is the product |
| Moradabad brassware exporter | brassdecor.shop | Retail storefront beside the export site |
| Home baker | cakesbyriya.shop | Order link for an Instagram bio |
| Mobile accessories retailer | phonecover.shop | Generic product word, easy to remember |
| Ayurvedic skincare D2C brand | brandname.shop | Separate buying site from the brand story site |
How much does a .shop domain cost?
WebJi® does not print a fixed .shop price: the registration and renewal for your exact name are quoted in INR before you pay, with 18% GST added on the invoice. GMO Registry prices many dictionary and product words as premium names, so two .shop names can cost very different amounts. Ask for both figures and calculate the real cost: first-year quote plus renewal quote for each further year.
| Extension | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Shopper reads it as | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .shop | Quoted per name | Quoted per name | Any shop, online or physical | Get quote → |
| .store | Quoted per name | Quoted per name | An online store | Get quote → |
| .boutique | ₹2,722 | ₹3,289 | Fashion or curated small label | Register → |
| .deals | ₹2,722 | ₹3,289 | Discounts and offers | Register → |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | An Indian business | Register → |
Fixed prices from each extension’s page and the WebJi® price list, read 4 November 2026. .shop and .store are confirmed per name before payment.
Are there rules on who can register .shop?
No. .shop has no country, trade licence or GST requirement; any person or business can register an available name. The checks are technical: the label length, the characters and whether the registry marks the word premium.
- Characters: letters, digits and hyphens only; symbols and emoji are rejected.
- Hindi or other scripts: an IDN .shop is a separate name from the Latin spelling; register the script your customers actually type.
- Privacy: opt in on the order if you sell from home and do not want the address public.
- Trademarks: avoid brand names you do not own; disputes follow ICANN’s UDRP.
.shop vs .store and .in for an Indian seller
Choose .shop when the word “shop” is how you and your customers describe the business, .store when “store” sounds more natural, and .in when the exact brand name is free there. Google ranks product pages on content, reviews and speed, not on the extension; the domain registration India hub lists every other ending.
- .shop — broad meaning; works for a physical shop that also delivers.
- .store — closer to “online store”; compare quotes before deciding.
- .boutique — ₹2,722; narrower, fits fashion and gifting labels.
- .in — ₹1,000; the safest choice for buyers who type addresses from memory.
Turning a .shop name into a working store
A .shop address needs a cart, a payment gateway and the policy pages gateways review before activation.
- Register the name and decide the platform: WooCommerce hosting for a store you control, or a hosted builder if you prefer.
- Install SSL before listing products; every checkout page must load over HTTPS.
- Publish contact, shipping, refund and privacy pages with a real business address.
- Set up order@ and support@ mailboxes on business email.
- Keep auto-renew on; a lapsed shop domain stops orders the same day. Build an online store covers the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Which company runs the .shop registry?
GMO Registry, Inc., headquartered in the Cerulean Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, is the manager on the IANA record. It operates the registry, publishes the label rules and sets the premium list.
Why is one .shop name much dearer than another?
The registry classes many short, dictionary and product words as premium and prices them individually. Premium names can renew at a premium rate as well, so check the renewal quote before paying for one.
Can a shop without GST registration buy .shop?
Yes. The registry asks for no GSTIN, licence or Udyam number. WebJi® only needs a GSTIN if you want it printed on the invoice to claim input credit.
Can I use a .shop domain with Shopify or another hosted store?
Yes. Any hosted store that accepts a custom domain works: you add the platform’s A or CNAME records at your DNS provider. The domain stays registered with WebJi® and remains yours if you change platforms.
When was .shop launched?
IANA delegated .shop to GMO Registry on 23 May 2016, following a delegation report dated 9 May 2016. Public registrations opened after the usual sunrise period for trademark holders.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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