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ContactContact us via chat or emailSecure the Perfect Suffix for Your Application on a .app Domain
The dedicated, high-security namespace built specifically for mobile developers, web applications, SaaS startups, and software creators. Instantly secure, globally trusted.
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.app Domain Pricing
Simple, transparent, and competitive pricing for your application domain. No hidden setup fees or administration costs.
New Registration
Secure your application namespace instantly. Open to all mobile developers, web builders, and SaaS creators globally.
- Instant automated setup
- Free DNS management suite
Annual Renewal
Protect your software portal and maintain your brand. Renew easily for up to 10 years at a time.
- Easy multi-year renewals
- Automatic renewal alerts
Transfer In
Move your domain to Truehost and enjoy simplified billing, local support, and a free 1-year registration extension.
- Free DNS transfer setup
- 1 Year registration added
What is a .app Domain?
Operated by Google Registry, .app is a highly secure, specialized gTLD built for the modern application ecosystem.
The .app extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced by Google Registry in May 2018. Designed specifically for developers, web applications, mobile services, and startup founders, it provides a highly targeted namespace that immediately identifies a website’s purpose as a software product.
What sets the .app domain apart is its **mandatory HSTS preload security**. The entire extension is preloaded on the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) list of major browsers. This browser-level mechanism forces every single `.app` website to resolve exclusively over HTTPS (encrypted connection). To go live, an active SSL certificate is required, making .app one of the most secure namespaces on the web.
- ✓ Enforced Security: Automatic HSTS preloading blocks middleman eavesdropping, cache poisoning, and cookie hijacking by default.
- ✓ Developer Friendly: Instantly recognizable by search engines, app stores, and users as the official home of a software product.
Scale Your Digital Venture Beyond Domain Registration
Registering your domain is just step one. Truehost delivers a complete suite of hosting, professional mail, and security solutions with local support.
Open, Secure, and Google Backed
Registering a .app domain enforces strict browser security while remaining globally open for developers.
Global Eligibility
Any individual, organization, or international company worldwide can register a .app domain name. No complex verification forms or developer residency checks are needed at checkout.
Browser HSTS Preload
The entire zone is preloaded inside Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Browsers refuse to load `.app` sites without active SSL/HTTPS connections, blocking interception by default.
Google Infrastructure
Administered by Google Registry, ensuring that zone queries resolve with low latency, fast propagation times, and high network redundancy.
Get Web Hosting Free for Your First 12 Months
Truehost is dedicated to helping businesses establish their web footprint. Secure your .app domain today and receive our basic cPanel web hosting plan completely free for 1 year.
Free Web Hosting with Every .app Domain
Perfect for launching a local SME page, corporate blog, or landing page. Our Webhosting Lite FREE package is automatically bundled with every new .app domain registration. Powered by cPanel and SSD storage.
Standard renewal rates apply at KSh 2,631/year. Hosting remains active while domain resolves at Truehost.
Secure Domain & Claim HostingWho is the .app Extension Designed For?
A targeted country-code or generic extension is essential. Registering a dedicated .app domain is highly recommended for:
Mobile App Developers
Direct users to your official download pages on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Share release notes and update details under a clean address.
download.yourapp.appSaaS & Web Platform Founders
Host web client dashboards, user login systems, and SaaS product directories. Signal to investors and users that your service is software-focused.
dashboard.yourapp.appAPI & Open Source Developers
Create dedicated documentation sites, API sandboxes, and developer hubs to showcase packages, SDK libraries, and client tools.
docs.yourapp.appProduct Managers & Tech Startups
Launch teaser landing pages, beta sign-up sheets, and waiting lists for upcoming application releases before final app store submission.
beta.yourapp.appThe Trusted Address for Ambitious Creators
Some of the world’s most widely adopted utilities, green trackers, and financial portals secure their brand namespace under the .app extension.
Who’s on .app?
From Cash App (financial payments) to Greg (gardening tracking) and Windy.app (weather tracking), leading apps use their dedicated .app domain name to represent modern utilities.
By anchoring your product on .app, you showcase digital readiness and ensure user security via mandatory SSL encryption rules.
Find Your Custom .app
Join Millions of Active Applications
Powering financial networks, AI planting utilities, fitness logs, and audio streaming applications globally.
Six Free Tools Included with Every .app Registration
Domain management features should never be locked behind auxiliary subscription fees. Truehost bundles a complete toolkit with every domain.
Google Domain Registry Infrastructure
Google’s registry infrastructure is designed to expand the online frontier. By operating the DNS root zone for .app directly, Google provides unmatched server stability, network speed, and data protection.
Name Availability Index
traditional gTLDs are oversaturated, forcing startups to use long, hyphenated, or confusing names. .app offers pristine digital real estate.
Reclaim Your Short Handle
Short names reduce keyboard entry errors and improve word-of-mouth branding. With traditional extensions saturated, finding a single-word handle is extremely difficult.
A .app domain provides an active inventory to register clean, exact-match brand names directly representing your software product.
Which Extension is Best for Your Software?
Compare how .app performs against traditional commercial standards and development-focused extensions.
.app vs .com
MANDATORY HTTPS vs OPTIONAL SECURITY.com is the legacy standard but allows unencrypted HTTP connections. .app forces browser-level HTTPS encryption by default, immediately securing user sessions.
.app vs .io
CONSUMER APPS vs BACKEND DEV.io is widely used for developer tools, APIs, and databases. .app is consumer-friendly, recognizable by mobile phone users, and operated on Google’s zone registry.
Apps, Welcome Home
Google Registry designed .app to give mobile utilities and SaaS platforms a secure, dedicated home on the web stage.
Dedicated Registry Portal
The .app homepage is built to support creators in sharing success stories, benefits, and implementation details. It establishes the namespace as a clean, standardized, and secure zone.
By registering your domain at Truehost, you connect directly to this official Google Registry zone. This gives you immediate authority, fast resolution speeds, and simple automated setup.
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Who Manages the .app Domain Registry?
Governed by Charleston Road Registry Inc. (Google Registry)
Charleston Road Registry Inc. is the central registry organization that oversees the security protocols, DNS servers, and registration guidelines for the national .app extension. Founded as a subsidiary of Google, it enforces mandatory browser-level HSTS preloading to protect user session cookies.
What Happens If Your .app Domain Expires?
To maintain stability, the .app registry enforces a strict lifecycle timeline. If you miss a renewal date, your domain is locked before being permanently deleted.
Ensure auto-renewal is active inside your client dashboard to prevent brand loss.
Active State
1 – 10 Year TermYour domain is fully active. You can host, route emails, and renew at standard rates anytime during this period.
Auto-Renew Grace
1 – 40 Days Post-ExpiryResolution stops. Web and email services go offline. You can still renew at standard pricing with no penalty fees.
Redemption Grace
41 – 70 Days Post-ExpiryLocked by the registry. Restoring the domain requires a renewal fee plus a premium restore penalty fee from the registry.
Deletion Phase
5 Days After RedemptionThe domain is placed in queue for deletion. It cannot be recovered or restored at this point.
Released to Public
ImmediateThe domain is deleted from the registry database and made available for public registration on a first-come basis.
Renewal & Redemption Cost Matrix
Understanding the financial lifecycle of your .app domain helps you manage renewal budgets and avoid premium recovery costs.
| Lifecycle Phase | Standard Cost | Penalty Fee | Total Cost | Action Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Registration | KSh 2,226 / yr | None | KSh 2,226 / yr | Renew early to secure peace of mind |
| Auto-Renew Grace | KSh 2,631 / yr | None | KSh 2,631 / yr | Renew immediately to bring site back online |
| Redemption Grace | KSh 2,631 / yr | Registry Restore Fee (Approx. KES 15,000) | Standard Fee + Restore Fee | Contact support to process recovery manually |
| Pending Delete | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable | Monitor registry drop lists to re-register |
Legal Rules & Specificities of .app Domains
Manage your .app domain name in full compliance with the official registry regulations and transfer rules.
Terms & Conditions
- HSTS Preload: Mandatory browser-level HTTPS enforcement. Active SSL required to render page content in browsers.
- Syntax Rules: 1 to 63 alphanumeric characters or hyphens. Hyphens cannot be placed at the beginning or end of the handle.
- IDN Support: International Domain Names are supported for major language scripts.
Transfer & Security
- Transfer Lock: Domain must be unlocked and have an EPP authorization code to initiate a transfer.
- 60-Day Lock: Newly registered or transferred domains cannot be moved to another registrar for 60 days.
- WHOIS Privacy: Fully supported to protect personal registrant email and phone coordinates from spam.
Register Your .app Domain for up to 5 Years
Secure your digital brand for the long term. Lock in today’s rates and protect your company against yearly price modifications.
Standard Renewal Price: KSh 2,631/year. Promo Price: KSh 2,226 for the 1st year. Savings below are compared to this standard renewal rate.
| Period | Price | You Save | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | KSh 2,226 | — | Register 1 Yr |
| 2 Years | — | — | Register 2 Yrs |
| 3 Years | — | — | Register 3 Yrs |
| 4 Years | — | — | Register 4 Yrs |
| 5 Years | — | — | Register 5 Yrs |
Register Your .app Domain in 3 Steps
Our registration flow is fully automated. Secure your domain name in under five minutes.
Search for Your Domain
Input your desired name into our search checker above. Our system queries the Google Registry database to verify availability.
Consider alternative names if your exact match brand is already registered.
Add Hosting & Custom Mail
Select your SSD web hosting package or professional business email accounts. Your free 1-year hosting package is automatically added.
Truehost automatically configures free SSL to meet the mandatory HSTS preload security rule.
Complete Checkout & Deploy
Complete checkout payment instantly using credit card or local mobile payments. Your domain resolves globally in seconds.
Access your Truehost dashboard immediately to configure routing.
Transfer Your .app Domain to Truehost
Already own a .app domain with another registrar? Move it to Truehost for simplified billing, local payments, and 24/7 technical support.
Request Your EPP Code
Log in to your current domain provider. Disable the registrar transfer lock and request your EPP authorization code.
Submit Transfer Order
Enter your EPP code and domain on our transfer portal. Complete the transfer fee payment — KSh 2,470. This automatically adds 1 year of registration.
Confirm Domain Transfer
Click the verification link in the transfer approval email. The transition process takes 5-7 days, with zero website or mail downtime.
.app Domain FAQs
Common questions about registering, managing, and security rules for your .app domain answered clearly and directly.
What is the .app domain extension? ▾
The .app domain extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) launched by Google Registry in 2018. It is designed specifically to give mobile developers, web applications, SaaS platform builders, and software startups a secure, dedicated, and highly recognizable home on the web stage.
Because the name stands for application, registering a .app domain instantly communicates your website’s focus to search engine crawlers and users alike, facilitating immediate brand recognition.
Why does a .app domain require SSL/HTTPS to resolve? ▾
To maximize user safety, Google Registry preloaded the entire .app namespace on the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) list in major browsers (including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera). This browser-level protocol forces browsers to only connect to `.app` websites via secure HTTPS.
As a result, an active SSL certificate is mandatory to load your site. Attempting to load a `.app` website over unencrypted HTTP will result in a browser error. At Truehost Cloud, we automate this process by bundling free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates with all our hosting plans, ensuring your site resolves instantly without configuration hassles.
Who can register a .app domain name? ▾
Anyone globally can register a .app domain name. It is an open and completely unrestricted namespace, meaning you do not need to provide proof of developer licenses, app store entries, or local business registration coordinates. Registration is automated on a first-come, first-served basis.
All names must comply with standard registry syntax rules:
- Length Limits: Names can be between 1 and 63 characters long (excluding the .app suffix).
- Allowed Characters: Only standard alphanumeric characters (a-z, 0-9) and hyphens are supported.
- Hyphen Rules: Hyphens cannot be placed at the beginning or end of your domain handle.
How does a .app domain affect my search engine optimization (SEO)? ▾
A .app domain has zero negative impact on your organic search rankings. Google treats all generic gTLDs equally in its ranking algorithms. A `.app` domain has the same ranking potential as `.com` or `.net` on search engine results pages (SERPs).
In fact, because `.app` forces HTTPS connections by default, it automatically satisfies Google’s ranking signal for website security, which favors encrypted websites over insecure ones.
Can I connect my .app domain to my mobile app store listing? ▾
Yes. You can easily configure your .app domain to automatically redirect visitors to your official Apple App Store or Google Play Store download page using the URL Redirection utility in your Truehost dashboard.
Follow these quick configuration steps to set up redirection:
- 1. Access Control Panel: Log in to your Truehost client area, navigate to Domains, and open the URL Forwarding dashboard.
- 2. Enter App Store URL: Paste your official Google Play or App Store download link into the target URL redirect input box.
- 3. Choose Redirection Type: Select ‘301 Permanent Redirect’ to ensure search engines pass ranking authority to your download page.
- 4. Save and Check: Click save. Redirections activate globally within minutes of configuration.