Register your .net domain

.net was created in 1985 and was originally intended for audiences that worked in networking, IT, ISPs, data centres and more. Now, it’s open to anyone and everyone to register.

Absolutely! .net domains are one of the most popular domains after .com, .co.uk, and .org. They’re a great alternative TLD to register if you want to protect your brand name, or simply want something a little different.

While there isn’t a huge difference between these two domains since anyone can register them, their early beginnings have given them different associations.

.com domains are the most commonly used domain due to their global presence and longevity. It stands for “commercial”, meaning they’re the go-to by almost all businesses to show they’re a global entity.

.net has its roots set back into technology, networking and the like. However, now that .net domains can be registered by anyone, they’ve grown in popularity and are commonly used alongside the likes of .com and other popular TLDs.

Yes! In fact, .net domains are commonly used if a .com domain isn’t available as it’s universally trusted.

VERISIGN, the global provider of domain name registry services, is the original owner of .net. They also own other common TLDs such as .com, .cc and .name.

Whether you’re a tech start-up, a network provider, or a group of connected, like-minded folks, show your network with a .net domain name.

A domain name is your website name. In other words, it’s how people find you online! It tells the search engine and browsers where your site is hosted, which is why every domain name must be unique.

A domain extension – or top-level domain (TLD) – is the last part of a domain name. It usually specifies a location or category, such as .net, .uk, .shop, or .blog.

A subdomain is an extra bit of information that comes before the domain name, like ‘blog.’ in blog.example.net. With Fasthosts, you can have unlimited subdomains.

It's incredibly easy to register a new domain name. Just use our availability checker to search for an available domain name, checkout, and you’re ready to go!

Yes! You can transfer your existing domain name to Fasthosts for free. Once transferred, you’re in full control of your domain.

Of course! Here are a few of our top tips when you're choosing a domain name for your business:

1. Protect your brand and register similar extensions (e.g. get a .net alongside .co.uk or .com).
2. Match your domain name with your social media handles so that your audience can easily find you.
3. Keep your domain name short and sweet – and avoid numbers or special characters.

Yes! You’ll have full access to your domain name system records, which makes it easy to transfer your domain name.

Your domain name is a key part of your website. It gives you full control over your unique online identity.